layoff
UK/'leiɒf/US
IELTSC2
Definitions
n.
The dismissal of employees due to budget cuts or lack of work, not poor performance.
（临时）裁员；解雇
Root Breakdown
Native Englishlayoffother
=layoff
Example Sentences
- 1.
The factory announced a massive layoff affecting two thousand employees.
- 2.
Following the company merger, a significant layoff was inevitable.