Used when someone's employment is ended, often not for personal reasons.

Job Loss

Can sound neutral or less harsh when speaking about termination of employment.

Impersonal Tone

Often used to make the act of firing someone sound gentler.

Indicates a person was held for a while but is now free to leave.

Suggests release because there's insufficient evidence or reason to hold.

Use to imply emotional difficulty in allowing someone to leave or be free.

Can indicate a decision to move on from past attachments or obsessions.

Shows a choice made for another's benefit, despite personal feelings.