Gave the Heave-Ho is a phrase used to describe the act of dismissing someone from a job or position. The two crossword solutions for this term are AXED (4 letters) and BOUNCED (7 letters). AXED is a verb meaning to terminate someone's employment, while BOUNCED is a verb meaning to expel someone from a place or position. Both words can be used to describe the same action of giving someone the heave-ho.