Laxi Dictionary

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Definition the ax in American English

the ax phrase

phrase
1

a situation in which a government, a company, or an organization decides to end something or to get rid of a worker or their job

Example

Two schools face the ax.

Example

Many workers were given the ax in the merger of the two companies.

Synonyms and related words
fire lay off retire
Definition the ax in American English