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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