The term 'shown the door' is a phrase used to describe the act of being fired, AXED, OUSTED, or led out from a job. It is usually used to describe a situation in which an employee is removed from their position in a sudden and unceremonious manner. The crossword solutions for this term are 'FIRED' (5 letters), 'AXED' (4 letters), 'OUSTED' (6 letters), and 'LEDOUT' (6 letters). All of these words refer to the same action of being removed from a job, but each has its own connotation. 'Fired' implies that the employee was dismissed due to their own actions, while 'AXED' implies that the employee was removed due to budget cuts or other financial reasons. 'OUSTED' implies that the employee was removed due to a power struggle, while 'ledout' implies that the employee was removed in a more gentle manner.