layoff
/ˈleɪˌɔf/
noun
- The act of ending a worker's job because there is not enough work or money, not because of poor performance.
- The company announced a large layoff after losing money last quarter.
- She was worried about a layoff when the factory slowed production.
- After the layoff, he spent months looking for a new job.
- A period of time when someone is not working or active.
- He used the layoff from work to travel and learn new skills.
- A long layoff from school made it hard to get back into studying.
- The athlete returned to the field after a six-month layoff due to injury.
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