Frequent reports from the battlefield kept the general 'informed' about how the attack was progressing.
Despite pressure from the police he refused to 'inform on' the other conspirators.
I am sorry to have to 'inform' [='tell'] you that your flight has been delayed.
(..) -Fire me again. -I just did. Actually, you didn't. Fire me. That's enough. I think we get it. Mr. Bingham, I'm here today to inform you that your position is no longer available. -I'm fired? -Yes, you're fired. -Never say fired. -You've been let go. (..)2009 Up in the Air
(..) she can fire somebody? -She's fired Ned. -My dog can fire Ned. Fire me. -You don't need to do this. -No, it's okay. I got this. Mr. Bingham, I regret to inform you that your position at this company is no longer available. -Who the hell are you? -My name is Miss Keener. (..)2009 Up in the Air