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    lay·off
    /ˈlāˌôf/

    noun

    • 1. a discharge of a worker or workers because of economic conditions or shortage of work: "the workforce is on strike over layoffs"
    • 2. a period during which someone does not take part in a customary sport or other activity: "they needed to rehabilitate injuries or just brush up after long layoffs"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLAYOFF | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of layoff in English, a noun that refers to the act of ending a worker's job or a period of inactivity. Find out how to use layoff in different contexts, such as business, football, and general terms.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › layoffLayoff Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the noun and verb meanings of layoff, a word that can refer to a period of inactivity, a termination of employment, or a reduction of risk. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles.

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  5. www.investopedia.com › terms › lWhat a Layoff Means, Plus Statistics and an Example -...

    Nov 5, 2023 · A layoff is the involuntary termination of a worker's employment for reasons unrelated to their performance. Learn about the causes, effects, and rights of laid-off workers, and see how the COVID-19 pandemic affected layoffs in the U.S.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LayoffLayoff - Wikipedia

    A layoff [1] or downsizing is the temporary suspension or permanent termination of employment of an employee or, more commonly, a group of employees (collective layoff) [2] for business reasons, such as personnel management or downsizing (reducing the size of) an organization.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLAY OFF definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    verb. 1. (tr, adverb) to dismiss ( workers) from employment, sometimes with the intention of re-employing them at a later date. the firm had to lay off 100 people. 2. (intransitive) informal. to leave (a person, thing, or activity) alone. lay off me, will you! 3. (tr, adverb) to mark off the boundaries of. 4. (tr, adverb) soccer.

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › layoffLAYOFF Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    the act of dismissing employees, especially temporarily. a period of enforced unemployment or inactivity. The temporary or permanent removal of a worker from his or her job, usually because of cutbacks in production or corporate reorganization.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLAYOFF definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A layoff is a period of time in which people do not work or take part in their normal activities, often because they are resting or are injured. They both made full recoveries after lengthy injury layoffs.