select out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To fire (an employee).
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
During the past week employees of grade 13 and above in the Agency for International Development, which is seeking legislation to "select out" employees without regard to civil service laws, received invitations.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “select out” mean?
To fire (an employee).
Is “select out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.