preserve (food) in a can

sardines and anchovies are worth the extra money if canned in olive oil

dismiss from a job

he was canned because of a tiff over promotion

be able to

they can run fast

I could hear footsteps

he can't afford it

be permitted to

you can use the phone if you want to

nobody could legally drink on the premises

used to request someone to do something

can you open the window?

can't you leave me alone?

(of food or drink) preserved or supplied in a sealed can

canned beans

(of music, laughter, or applause) pre-recorded and therefore considered to be lacking in freshness and spontaneity

some hotels programme their canned music in twenty-four-hour cycles

canned laughter

drunk