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they say goodbye / they fire

verb/dɨʃˈpɛdɐ̃j̃/medium

des·pe·dem

Definition

Verb form: third person plural present indicative of 'despedir'. Means to bid farewell to someone, to dismiss from employment, or to emit (light, sound, etc.).
They say goodbye to their colleagues at the end of the day.
The managers fire employees during the restructuring.

Etymology

Do verbo 'despedir', do latim 'dispedire' (despachar, enviar).

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