Layoff

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct). US
  2. 2
    the act of laying off an employee or a work force wordnet
  3. 3
    A period of time when someone is unavailable for work.

    "One of the muscles on the point of the shoulder was torn loose and it didn't need more than a glance to see that Mr. Hickey was in for a long lay-off. He wouldn't pitch again for quite a spell, if ever;"

  4. 4
    A short pass that has been rolled in front of another player for them to kick. British
  5. 5
    A bet that is laid off, i.e. placed with another bookmaker in order to reduce risk.

Etymology

Deverbal from lay off.

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