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Meaning of axing

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

axing

Pronunciation:/ˈæksɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To request (information, or an answer to a question).

    Example: I asked her age.

  2. To put forward (a question) to be answered.

    Example: to ask a question

  3. To interrogate or enquire of (a person).

    Example: I'm going to ask this lady for directions.

  4. To request or petition; usually with for.

    Example: to ask for a second helping at dinner

verb

Definitions

  1. To fell or chop with an axe.

  2. To lay off, terminate or drastically reduce, especially in a rough or ruthless manner; to cancel.

    Example: He got axed in the last round of firings.

    Synonyms:downsizefirelay off

verb

Definitions

  1. To furnish with an axle.

noun

Definitions

  1. An assault carried out with an axe.