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