English Dictionary

layoff

noun

(chiefly US) A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct).

The company announced a layoff of 100 employees.

意味（1）

(chiefly US) A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct).

意味（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;

意味（3）

(Britain, soccer) A short pass that has been rolled in front of another player for them to kick.

意味（4）

A bet that is laid off, i.e. placed with another bookmaker in order to reduce risk.