fire
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- 1 fire、dismiss、expel、remove (from a position or organization)
- 2 drive out、chase out、throw out、force out
This verb means to force someone out of a job, organization, school, or place. It is especially common for “to fire someone” or “to be fired.”
fire、dismiss、expel、remove (from a position or organization)
This sense means that an employer, school, or organization removes someone from a position or membership, usually as a decision or penalty rather than by the person’s own choice.
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เขาถูกไล่ออกจากงาน khǎw thùuk lây ɔ̀ɔk càak ŋaan He was fired from his job. เขาถูกไล่ออกจากงาน details
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บริษัทไล่พนักงานออก bɔɔrisàt lây phanákŋaan ɔ̀ɔk The company fired the employee. บริษัทไล่พนักงานออก details
drive out、chase out、throw out、force out
This sense means to drive a person, animal, or unwanted presence out of a place. It has a forceful tone, not just a neutral request to leave.
Learning notes
Explanation
ไล่ออก combines ไล่ “to chase or drive away” with ออก “out,” so the core image is forcing someone out. Its most important everyday use is firing someone from a job. The passive forms ถูกไล่ออก and ถูกไล่ออกจากงาน are very common. The tone is direct and can sound harsh depending on the situation.
Usage
Use this word when someone is fired from work, expelled from school, removed from an organization, or forced out of a place such as a house or shop. It also appears often in news and conversation when someone is removed because of misconduct or a serious problem.
Caution
Do not confuse it with ลาออก, which means to resign voluntarily. ไล่ออก means someone is made to leave. It can also sound too forceful when you simply want to politely ask someone to step outside.