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layoff
noun 4
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4ADJ.
extensive
VERB + LAYOFF
announced
LAYOFF + NOUN
employees
PREP.
after, during
Definitions
noun
1
A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct).
2
A period of time when someone is unavailable for work.
One of the muscles on the point of the shoulder was torn loose and it didn't need more than a glance to see that Mr. Hickey was in for a long lay-off. He wouldn't pitch again for quite a spell, if ever;
But even the return of skipper Steven Gerrard from a six-week injury layoff could not inspire Liverpool
3
A short pass that has been rolled in front of another player for them to kick.
4
A bet that is laid off, i.e. placed with another bookmaker in order to reduce risk.
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One of the muscles on the point of the shoulder was torn loose and it didn't need more than a glance to see that Mr. Hickey was in for a long lay-off. He wouldn't pitch again for quite a spell, if eve
Wiktionary02
But even the return of skipper Steven Gerrard from a six-week injury layoff could not inspire Liverpool
Wiktionary03
After a ten-month layoff, during which extensive testing had taken place in conjunction with AEI, the 'Blue Trains' resumed full operation on October 2 1961, [...].
Wiktionary04
Research in Motion announced the layoff of 2000 employees and a restructuring of the company.
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