noun🔗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)."Due to a decrease in sales, the company announced layoffs affecting 10% of its workforce. "businesseconomyjoborganizationworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA period of time when someone is unavailable for work."The company announced unexpected layoffs due to decreased sales, leaving many employees without jobs. "jobbusinesseconomyworkorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA short pass that has been rolled in front of another player for them to kick."The quarterback's short pass, a quick layoff, allowed the running back to score a touchdown. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
