canned

Describes food that has been preserved in a can; also used informally to describe something that is pre-recorded, pre-prepared, or lacking originality.

ruОписывает еду, законсервированную в банке; также используется неформально для описания чего-то предварительно записанного, заготовленного или лишённого оригинальности.esSe refiere a alimentos envasados y sellados en una lata; también se usa informalmente para describir algo pregrabado, preparado con antelación o carente de originalidad.frDécrit des aliments conservés dans une boîte ou un bocal ; s'emploie aussi informellement pour qualifier quelque chose de préenregistré, préparé à l'avance ou dénué d'originalité.deBezeichnet in Dosen konservierte Lebensmittel; umgangssprachlich auch für etwas vorab Aufgezeichnetes, Vorbereitetes oder Unoriginelles.ptDescreve comida conservada em lata; também é usado informalmente para algo previamente gravado, preparado de antemão ou sem originalidade.zh指食物装在罐子里保存的；也非正式地指预先录制好的、事先准备好的或缺乏原创性的。arيصف الطعام المحفوظ في علبة أو صفيحة معدنية؛ ويُستعمل مجازًا لوصف شيء مسجّل أو مُعدّ سلفًا أو يفتقر إلى الأصالة والإبداع.

1. Preserved in a can A2 formal

   Food that has been preserved and sealed in a metal can.

   • We bought canned beans for the camping trip.
   • She prefers fresh vegetables over canned ones.
   • The pantry is stocked with canned soup and tuna.

   ruКонсервированныйesEnlatadofren conservedeIn Dosen konserviertptEnlatadozh罐装的arمُعَلَّب

   同义词: tinned

   反义词: freshraw

2. Pre-recorded or pre-prepared B2 informal

   Something that is recorded or prepared in advance, often used for music or performances.

   • The band played a canned version of their hit song.
   • The audience heard canned laughter during the TV show.
   • The speech was canned and lacked any spontaneity.

   ruЗаранее записанныйesGrabado o preparado de antemanofrpréenregistré, préparé à l'avancedevorgefertigt oder voraufgezeichnetptPré-gravadozh预先录制的arمُسجَّل مسبقًا

   同义词: prepackagedpreparedprerecordedready-maderecordedtaped

   反义词: extemporaneousimpromptulive

3. Dismissed or fired B2 slang american

   Slang for being fired from a job or dismissed.

   • He got canned after missing too many deadlines.
   • She was canned from her position for poor performance.
   • They canned the manager due to budget cuts.

   ruУволенныйesdespedido del trabajofrRenvoyé, limogédeGefeuertptDemitidozh被解雇的arمُستَبعَد من العمل

   同义词: dischargeddismissedfiredlet gosackedterminated

   反义词: employedhired

• more canned comparative form
• most canned superlative 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.

ruГлагол, означающий консервирование, помещение в банку, увольнение или прекращение чего-либоesVerbo que significa envasar o conservar alimentos en latas o frascos, despedir a alguien de su empleo, o detener o cancelar algo.frVerbe signifiant mettre en conserve dans une boîte ou un bocal, licencier quelqu'un, ou arrêter/interrompre quelque chose.deVerb, das bedeutet, etwas in Dosen oder Gläser haltbar zu machen, jemanden zu entlassen oder etwas zu beenden bzw. wegzuwerfen.ptVerbo que significa conservar alimentos em latas ou vidros, demitir alguém ou encerrar/abandonar algo.zh动词，指把食物装罐保存，也指解雇或终止、停止某事。arفعل إنجليزي يعني وضع الطعام في علب محكمة الإغلاق لحفظه، أو إنهاء عمل شخص بطرده من وظيفته، أو إيقاف شيء أو إنهائه نهائيًا.

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.

   ruКонсервировать, заготавливать впрокesEnlatarfrmettre en conservedeKonservieren, haltbar machenptConservar em latas ou vidroszh罐藏，装罐保存arحفظ الأطعمة بالتعبئة والتعليب

   同义词: 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.

   ruПомещать в банку, упаковывать в таруesenvasar en latafrmettre en boîtedeIn Dosen abfüllen, in Behälter füllenptColocar em lata ou recipientezh装罐，装罐保存arوضع في علبة أو عبوة محكمة

   同义词: 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.

   ruУвольнять, выгонять с работы (разг.)esDespedir del trabajo (informal)frLicencier (familier)deJemanden entlassen, feuern (ugs.)ptDemitir, mandar embora (informal)zh解雇，炒鱿鱼（口语）arطرد من العمل (عامية)

   同义词: axebootfirelet gopink slipsack

   反义词: 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.

   ruПрекращать, отбрасывать, закрывать (разг.)esDescartar, abandonar, desecharfrLarguer, abandonnerdeAufgeben, abbrechen, wegwerfen (ugs.)ptParar, abandonar, descartar (informal)zh停止，放弃，丢掉（口语）arالتوقف عن الشيء أو التخلي عنه (عامي)

   同义词: axecancelditchdropdumpjunkkillnixscraptrash

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