Definition of layoff Layoff

/lejˈɔˌf/ - [leyof] - lay•off

We found 6 definitions of layoff from 4 different sources.

What does layoff mean?

WordNet

Noun

Plural: layofves

layoff - the act of laying off an employee or a work force

closedown, shutdown, closing, closure approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap; "the ship's rapid rate of closing gave them little time to avoid a collision"

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Wiktionary

layoff (Noun)
A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage not due to poor performance or misconduct.
layoff (Noun)
A period of time when someone is unavailable for work.
layoff (Noun)
A short pass that has been rolled in front of another player for them to kick.

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layoff
A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage.

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layoff, noun, singular of layoffs.

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