layoff
Translation
layoff, redundancy
Examples
The company announced a massive layoff.
The company announced a massive layoff.
He is worried about a potential layoff.
He is worried about a potential layoff.
Grammar Patterns
((a layoff of + number + workers)) a dismissal of a number of employees The company announced a layoff of 100 employees.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dismissal, redundancy, firing; Antonyms: hiring, employment
Etymology
From the phrasal verb 'to lay off', meaning to cease employing someone, often due to a lack of work.
Memory Tips
Imagine a company telling an employee to 'lay off' their tools and go home.