Layoff — synonyms, definition

1. layoff (Noun)

redundancy

layoff (Noun) — The act of laying off an employee or a work force.

closedown closing closure shutdown

2. layoff (Verb)

cease discontinue furlough give up quit stop surcease

layoff (Verb) — Put an end to a state or an activity. ex. "lay off teasing your little brother"

layoff (Verb) — Dismiss, usually for economic reasons. ex. "She was laid off together with hundreds of other workers when the company downsized"

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