layoff

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈleɪɒf/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈleɪˌɔf, -ˌɑf/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(lā′ôf′, -of′)


lay off
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Sense: To discharge employees, usually temporarily
Synonyms:
let go
Sense: To stop
Synonyms:
cease Collocations, halt Collocations, desist, stop Collocations


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