Definition
The situation where one's employment is terminated, either as a consequence of misconduct or as a cost-saving measure.
（俚語）解僱；裁員
If you are late for work again, you will be for the chop.
如果你再遲到，就會被炒魷魚。
Anyone who does not follow the rules is likely to get the chop.
任何不遵守規則的人都可能會被解僱。
Many employees are facing the chop due to the company restructuring.
由於公司重組，許多員工面臨被裁的風險。
The cessation or termination of a factory, school, or other institution or plan.
結束，終止（工廠、學校等）
When the company reorganizes, smaller departments will be the first for the chop.
當公司重組時，較小的部門將首先被裁撤。
Many special education schools are facing the chop.
許多特殊教育學校面臨被關閉的命運。
Due to budget cuts, the research project is facing the chop.
由於預算削減，研究項目面臨被終止的風險。