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Meaning ofcanin English

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Past Tensecould

Definitions

Verb
1. to know how to; be able to do
  She can speak three languages fluently.
2. to have permission; be able to
  You can enter the building after showing your ID.
3. to have potential; be possible (in the future)
  The company can expand its business to Asia.
4. to seal in a container
  We can store food in a can to preserve it.
5. to preserve food by heating and sealing
  To can vegetables, you need to heat them and seal them in airtight jars.
6. to discard or terminate something; end it
  The manager had to can the underperforming employee to maintain productivity.
7. to fire or dismiss someone
  Please do not can the project at this critical stage.
Noun
1. a cylindrical container; metal vessel
  The kitchen had a large can for storing cooking oil.
2. a container for watering plants
  The gardener used a can to water the plants in the greenhouse.
3. a container for liquids (metal, plastic, etc.)
  The store sold a can of soda that was made of recyclable metal.
4. a container for food; metal
  The chef opened a can of tomatoes to add to the sauce.

Compounds / Phrases

canneries jerrycan garbage can trash can tin can oilcan shitcan shitcanning