Definition of "walk the plank" in English

Verb

1. On an early naval vessel or pirate ship: to be forced to walk off the end of a gangplank (a plank of wood extending outwards from the side of the vessel) and plunge into the ocean and drown, used as a method of killing.

2. To be forced to resign from a position in an organization.

   • After he was caught selling company secrets, it’s not surprising they made him walk the plank.