ax

²ax

verb

axedax·ing

Definition of AX

transitive verb

1

a : to shape, dress, or trim with an ax b : to chop, split, or sever with an ax

2

: to remove abruptly (as from employment or from a budget)

Variants of AX

ax or axe

Examples of AX

1. The boss told him that he had been axed.
2. <the boss will ax anyone who leaks company secrets>

First Known Use of AX

1677

Related to AX

Synonyms: dismiss (or axe), bounce, can, cashier, discharge, fire, muster out, pink-slip, release, remove, retire, sack, terminate, turn off

Antonyms: employ, engage, hire, retain, sign (up or on), take on

Related Words: downsize, excess, furlough, lay off, trim; boot (out), chuck (out), drum (out), kick out, throw out, unseat; separate

Near Antonyms: keep; reemploy, rehire; contract, subcontract; recruit

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