| give the axe | (v) terminate a relationship abruptly, Syn. give the gate, give the bounce, Example: Mary gave John the axe after she saw him with another woman |
| displace | (v) terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position, Syn. sack, dismiss, can, give the sack, send away, force out, give notice, terminate, fire, give the axe, Ant. hire, Example: The boss fired his secretary today; The company terminated 25% of its workers |