v. to remove (someone) from employment; "The federal budget cuts threaten to disemploy thousands of government workers."

v. remove from a position or an office

v. dismiss from work; "three secretaries were downsized during the financial crisis"

v. terminate a relationship abruptly; "Mary gave John the axe after she saw him with another woman"

v. terminate a relationship abruptly; "Mary gave John the axe after she saw him with another woman"