3can 
/ˈkæn/ verb
cans; canned; can·ning /ˈkæn/ verb [+ obj] 1 chiefly US : to preserve food by putting it in a metal or glass container
▪ a factory where meats are canned [=(Brit) tinned] ▪ canning tomatoes 2 US, informal : to dismiss (someone) from a job
▪ He got canned [=fired, sacked] for being late to work. 3 US, informal : to stop or end (something)
▪ The boss angrily told him to can the jokes. [=to stop making jokes] ▪ Just can it! [=stop talking; shut up]
▪ a factory where meats are canned [=(Brit) tinned] ▪ canning tomatoes
▪ He got canned [=fired, sacked] for being late to work.
▪ The boss angrily told him to can the jokes. [=to stop making jokes] ▪ Just can it! [=stop talking; shut up]
— compare 1can;
see also canned
— can·ner noun, plural can·ners [count]
— canning noun [noncount]
▪ The tomatoes are fine for canning. ▪ a canning jar
▪ The tomatoes are fine for canning. ▪ a canning jar
