1. past tense of ax: to eliminate or cancel something abruptly
Usage: informal
2. past tense of ax: to dismiss someone from a job
Usage: informal
3. past tense of ax: to cut or chop with an ax

Examples

• The company axed the unprofitable division last month.
• Three employees were axed due to budget cuts.
• The TV show was axed after poor ratings.
• He axed the dead tree in his backyard.
• The proposal was axed by the board of directors.
• She axed firewood for the winter.
• The manager axed several projects to reduce costs.