noun Download 🔗Share (chiefly US) A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct). Examples : "The company announced a layoff of 20 employees due to declining sales. " job business economy organization work industry finance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A period of time when someone is unavailable for work. Examples : "The company's layoff lasted for three months, during which the employees were unable to work. " business job economy work Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A short pass that has been rolled in front of another player for them to kick. Examples : "The quarterback made a quick layoff to the running back, who kicked the ball down the field. " sport action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading