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abrupt dismissal

[/əˈbrʌpt dɪsˈmɪsəl/]
nounpl: abrupt dismissals
demissão abrupta
1. A sudden and unexpected termination of employment or removal from a position without advance notice or proper procedure
The abrupt dismissal of the manager shocked the entire department.
A demissão abrupta do gerente chocou todo o departamento.
2. A curt or rude refusal to consider or engage with someone or something
Her abrupt dismissal of his ideas discouraged further participation.
Sua demissão abrupta das ideias dele desestimulou sua participação futura.
NYC Slang
getting the boot; getting canned
Synonyms
sudden firingabrupt terminationsummary dismissalcurt rejection
Antonyms
gradual departureproper noticegentle refusalconsiderate treatment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demissão abrupta
most commonly used in formal and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
demissão sem aviso
emphasizes lack of warning
São Paulo
dispensa repentina
alternative formal term used in business settings
Portugal
despedimento abrupto
Portuguese uses 'despedimento' instead of 'demissão'

Related Idioms & Phrases

given the pink slip
shown the door
let go without ceremony
sent packing
given marching orders
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