expression, godan verb (-su)
Used when an employer dismisses an employee. Can sound somewhat old-fashioned or formal; in modern casual speech クビにする is more common.
社長は怠け者の社員に暇を出した。
The company president dismissed the lazy employee.
彼は長年勤めた会社から暇を出された。
He was let go from the company where he had worked for many years.
expression, godan verb (-su)
divorce one's wife
Specifically refers to a husband divorcing his wife. This usage is dated and reflects traditional gender roles; in modern Japanese 離婚する is the standard term.
昔は、夫が妻に暇を出すことが簡単にできた時代もあった。
In the past, there were times when a husband could easily divorce his wife.
expression, godan verb (-su)
give a holiday; give time off
Used when an employer or superior grants leave or vacation time. This sense is less common than the dismissal sense and may be encountered in older or formal contexts.
主人は使用人に一日の暇を出した。
The master gave the servant a day off.