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layoff

noun lay·off \ˈlā-ˌf\

: the act of ending the employment of a worker or group of workers

: a period of time during which there is no activity

Full Definition of LAYOFF

1
:  a period of inactivity or idleness
2
:  the act of laying off an employee or a workforce; also :  shutdown
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First Known Use of LAYOFF

1889

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