1. a large bag made of strong material for storing or carrying things
2. the act of tackling a quarterback behind the line of scrimmage
Usage: American football

1. to dismiss someone from employment
Usage: informal
2. to tackle a quarterback behind the line of scrimmage
Usage: American football
3. to put something into a sack or bag

Examples

• The farmer filled the sack with potatoes.
• She carried her groceries in a paper sack.
• The quarterback was sacked for a ten-yard loss.
• The company sacked three employees last week.
• He was sacked from his job for being late too often.
• The defense recorded five sacks in the game.
• Workers sacked the grain after harvest.