give the axe vs give the gate

give the axe and give the gate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
give the axe	No	No	Yes	No
give the gate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, give the axe and give the gate are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of give the axe include give the bounce.

give the axe (verb)	give the gate (verb)
terminate a relationship abruptly	terminate a relationship abruptly
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position