canned Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb preserve in a can or tin
    tin; put up; can.
    • tinned foods are not very tasty
  2. verb terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
    give the axe; send away; give the sack; fire; dismiss; terminate; displace; sack; give notice; force out; can.
    • The boss fired his secretary today
    • The company terminated 25% of its workers
  3. adjective satellite recorded for broadcast
    transcribed.
    • a transcribed announcement
    • canned laughter
  4. adjective satellite sealed in a can or jar
    tinned.

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