Layoff

Meaning

Noun

●

In American English:

A

of employees from their

because of

or work

(not due to

performance or misconduct).

●

A

when someone is

for work.

●

In British English & Football (soccer):

A

that has been

front of another

for them to kick.

●

A

that is

, i.e.

with another

in order to reduce risk.

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