Associations to the word «Layoff»

Wiktionary

LAYOFF, noun. (chiefly US) A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct).
LAYOFF, noun. A period of time when someone is unavailable for work.
LAYOFF, noun. (British) (football) A short pass that has been rolled in front of another player for them to kick.

Dictionary definition

LAYOFF, noun. The act of laying off an employee or a work force.

Wise words

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