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 Wordlayoff: 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