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axe

/æks/

axenoun

axes

/æks/

Translations

топор

He used an axe to chop the firewood.

Он использовал топор, чтобы нарубить дрова.

Definitions

A tool typically used for chopping wood, consisting of a heavy metal blade attached to a long handle.

He used an axe to split the logs for the fireplace.

A musical instrument, especially a guitar or saxophone, used informally.

The guitarist picked up his axe and started playing a solo.

A situation where someone is dismissed from their job, often used informally.

The company gave several employees the axe due to budget cuts.

Synonyms

axeverb

axed

Past Simple

axed

Past Participle

axing

Gerund

/æks/

Translations

уволить

The manager had to axe several employees due to budget cuts.

Менеджеру пришлось уволить нескольких сотрудников из-за сокращения бюджета.

сократить

The company decided to axe 200 jobs to cut costs.

Компания решила сократить 200 рабочих мест, чтобы снизить расходы.

Additional translations

устранить

Definitions

To cut or chop with an axe.

He axed the tree down in just a few minutes.

To remove or terminate abruptly, especially in a job or project context.

The company axed several positions due to budget cuts.

Synonyms

axeadjective

/æks/

Used attributively to describe something involving or characterized by an axe (e.g., "axe attack").

Definitions

Relating to, involving, or characterized by an axe.

The suspect was charged in an axe attack.