Definitions:

1. In military context, refers to a city being looted, plundered, or destroyed by invading forces. VERB
   • Vikings sacked coastal villages during their raids.
2. In sports context, means a quarterback was tackled behind the line of scrimmage before they could throw a pass. VERB
   • The quarterback was sacked five times in the first half.
3. Means someone was fired or dismissed from their job. VERB
   • He got sacked after repeatedly showing up late.

Synonyms:

• despoiled
• fired
• let go
• looted
• pillaged
• plundered
• ravaged
• tackled
• terminated