Definition of LAYOFF

layoff

Plural: layoffs

Noun

  • A temporary or permanent suspension or dismissal of employees.
  • the act of laying off an employee or a work force
  • A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct).
  • A period of time when someone is unavailable for work.
  • A short pass that has been rolled in front of another player for them to kick.
  • A bet that is laid off, i.e. placed with another bookmaker in order to reduce risk.

Examples

  • After a series of poor plays, his word ’FAILURE’ felt like a personal LAYOFF from winning.

Origin / Etymology

Deverbal from lay off.

Synonyms

downsizing, reduction in force, redundancy

Scrabble Score: 15

layoff: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
layoff: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
layoff: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

layoff: valid Words With Friends Word