layoff
noun C1- 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 bet that is laid off, i.e. placed with another bookmaker in order to reduce risk.
Plural layoffs
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