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heave hos

Translations

heave-honoun

heave hos

heave-hos

/ˌhiːv ˈhəʊ/

/ˌhiv ˈhoʊ/

le renvoiFamilier; licenciement ou mise à la porte.

After the company merger, several employees got the heave-ho.

Après la fusion de l’entreprise, plusieurs employés ont reçu le renvoi.

Additional translations

une pousséeEffort brusque et vigoureux pour pousser, tirer ou lancer quelque chose.

le cri de hisseTerme surtout lié au travail collectif, à la marine ou au levage.

Synonyms

heave-honoun

A forceful dismissal or rejection, especially from a job or position.

After the company merger, several employees got the heave-ho.

A rhythmic call or chant used by sailors or workers to coordinate their efforts when pulling or lifting together.

The crew gave a loud heave-ho as they hoisted the sails.

An act of pushing, pulling, or throwing something with a single vigorous effort.

With one final heave-ho, they shoved the piano across the room.