layoff
noun/ˈleɪɔf/
Frequency rank: #15,864 most common English word
Meaning
the dismissal of employees, typically due to a shortage of work or economic difficulties.
Example sentence
Many workers were shocked when the company announced layoff affecting hundreds of employees.
Synonyms & related words
- dismissal
- redundancy
- downsizing
- termination
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