canning

indénombrable

A noun referring to (1) the industrial or domestic process of preserving food, beverages, or other substances by sealing them in airtight metal or glass containers; (2) the business or industry involved in producing canned goods; (3) informal British slang for dismissal from employment.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant le processus de conservation des aliments dans des contenants hermétiques, l'industrie de la conserve, ou (en argot britannique) le renvoi d'un employé.

1. Process of preserving food in sealed containers C1 formal culinary

   The method or practice of preserving food, beverages, or other perishable substances by processing them and sealing them in airtight metal cans or glass jars to prevent spoilage and extend shelf life. This typically involves heat treatment to destroy microorganisms and enzymes that cause decay. Home canning and industrial canning follow similar principles but differ in scale and equipment.

   • Summer is the best season for canning tomatoes, peaches, and berries.
   • The factory specializes in the canning of seafood for export markets.
   • Proper canning techniques are essential to prevent botulism and foodborne illness.
   • She learned the art of canning from her grandmother, who preserved vegetables every autumn.
   • Modern canning methods retain most of the nutritional value of fresh produce.

   🇫🇷Mise en conserve

   Synonymes: tinning

2. Industry or business of producing canned goods C2 formal business

   The commercial sector or manufacturing activity focused on processing raw ingredients and packaging them in sealed containers for distribution and sale. This includes facilities equipped with industrial-scale filling, sealing, and sterilization machinery, as well as quality control and logistics operations specific to preserved food products.

   • The region's economy has long depended on fruit canning and agricultural processing.
   • Investments in automated canning have increased efficiency and reduced labor costs.
   • Environmental regulations now require canning facilities to manage wastewater and packaging waste responsibly.
   • The company expanded its canning operations to include organic and low-sodium product lines.
   • Global demand for convenient, shelf-stable foods continues to drive growth in the canning sector.

   🇫🇷Conserverie (industrie de la conserve)

   Synonymes: tinning

3. Dismissal from employment (British informal slang) C2 slang british

   Informal British slang term for being fired or dismissed from a job. Often used in the phrase 'get the canning' or 'give someone the canning'. This usage is relatively rare and primarily found in colloquial or regional speech.

   • After the merger, half the staff got the canning within a month.
   • He was worried about getting the canning if the project failed.
   • The manager gave him the canning for repeated tardiness.
   • She heard through the grapevine that several colleagues faced the canning.
   • No one wants to risk the canning by speaking out against unpopular policies.

   🇫🇷Renvoi, licenciement (argot britannique informel)

   Synonymes: axebulletchopmarching orderspushsackthe boot

• cannings plural form
• canning's possessive singular form

A regular English verb meaning to preserve food or other substances by sealing them in airtight containers (typically metal cans), or informally to dismiss someone from employment, to stop an activity, or to discard something. This lexical verb is distinct from the modal auxiliary 'can' expressing ability or permission.

• 🇫🇷Verbe signifiant mettre en conserve dans une boîte ou un bocal, licencier quelqu'un, ou arrêter/interrompre quelque chose.

1. To preserve food by sealing in airtight containers B1 formal culinary

   To preserve food, beverages, or other perishable substances by processing them and sealing them in airtight containers, typically metal cans or glass jars, to prevent spoilage and extend shelf life.

   • My grandmother cans tomatoes every summer from her garden harvest.
   • The factory cans over 10,000 servings of soup per hour.
   • Learn how to can peaches properly to enjoy them year-round.
   • They canned the surplus fruit before winter arrived.
   • Commercial canning involves high-temperature sterilization to ensure safety.

   🇫🇷mettre en conserve

   Synonymes: bottlejarpreserveput uptin

2. To put something into a can or container B2 formal technical

   To place a substance, product, or item into a can, tin, or similar sealed container for storage, transport, or sale, regardless of whether preservation is the primary goal.

   • The brewery cans its craft beer in aluminum containers for distribution.
   • Workers can the paint in one-liter tins before shipping.
   • They decided to can the product in eco-friendly recyclable packaging.
   • The company cans its energy drinks in sleek, modern designs.
   • After mixing, can the solution immediately to maintain its potency.

   🇫🇷mettre en boîte

   Synonymes: packagetin

3. To dismiss someone from employment (informal/slang) C1 slang american business

   To terminate someone's employment; to fire or discharge a person from their job. This usage is informal and primarily found in American English.

   • After the third warning, the manager canned him for repeated tardiness.
   • The company canned fifty employees during the restructuring.
   • If you keep missing deadlines, they'll can you without hesitation.
   • He got canned last week for violating company policy.
   • The new CEO canned the entire marketing team on her first day.

   🇫🇷Licencier (familier)

   Synonymes: axebootfirelet gopink slipsack

   Antonymes: employhire

4. To stop, abandon, or discard something (informal/slang) B2 slang

   To cease an activity, abandon a plan, or throw something away; to put an end to something decisively. This informal usage is common in spoken English.

   • Let's can this discussion and move on to more important matters.
   • They canned the project after realizing it was too expensive.
   • Just can the idea—it's never going to work.
   • He canned his old phone and bought the latest model.
   • The director canned the scene because it didn't fit the film's tone.

   🇫🇷Larguer, abandonner

   Synonymes: axecancelditchdropdumpjunkkillnixscraptrash

• canned past participle
• canned past simple
• canning present participle
• cans third person singular