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turfing

/ˈtɜːrfɪŋ/ /ˈtɝːfɪŋ/

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verb

To cover with turf; to create a lawn by laying turfs.

Examples :

"The landscapers are turfing the backyard to create a new lawn for the children to play on. "

property environment agriculture

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verb

(Ultimate Frisbee) To throw a frisbee well short of its intended target, usually causing it to hit the ground within 10 yards of its release.

Examples :

"During the ultimate frisbee game, John was tired and accidentally turfing the disc, causing it to hit the ground only a few feet in front of him. "

sport game action

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verb

To fire from a job or dismiss from a task.

Examples :

"Eight managers were turfed after the merger of the two companies."

job business work

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verb

To cancel a project or product.

Examples :

"The company turfed the concept car because the prototype performed poorly."

business job organization

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verb

To expel, eject, or throw out; to turf out.

Examples :

"The manager was known for turfing employees out after only one mistake. "

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verb

To transfer or attempt to transfer (a patient or case); to eschew or avoid responsibility for.

Examples :

"The overworked doctor was accused of turfing difficult patients to other specialists in order to lighten her workload. "

medicine service job organization