Definition: To set (something, often a building) on fire.
Okay class, settle down, let’s take a look! That dictionary definition – “to set something, often a building, on fire” – is absolutely correct. But it's not the meaning we’re focusing on today! “Fired” has a completely different job, you see. It’s not about flames and heat, no fiery decree! When someone says “You’ve been fired,” it means they’ve lost their job. It’s a way to say “no longer employed," or "out of work." Think of it like this: your position at the school is fired , meaning it's finished, you're no longer part of the team. Does that make sense? Do you have any questions about what 'fired' means in a job context? Perhaps we can use an example to illustrate further...