Ax (Verb)
Meaning 1
Terminate; "The NSF axed the research program and stopped funding it".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The struggling company axed its unprofitable department to cut costs.
- The airline axed several routes due to low demand.
- The TV network axed the popular show after a decline in ratings.
- The government axed the major infrastructure project citing environmental concerns.
- The university axed the music program due to budget constraints.
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Meaning 2
Chop or split with an ax; "axe wood".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- He spent the afternoon outside, learning how to properly ax wood for the fireplace.
- The lumberjack expertly swung his ax to split the heavy log into smaller pieces.
- To keep her fire going all night, she'll need to ax more wood as soon as possible.
- In a few swift strokes, he was able to ax the tree branch into manageable sections.
- If you're having trouble axing the stubborn log, try using a larger, heavier ax.