layoff

Noun

The act of dismissing employees from work, usually due to economic reasons or a company's restructuring.

ریشه

The word 'layoff' originated from American English and is a combination of 'lay' meaning 'to put' and 'off' meaning 'away'. It first appeared in the early 19th century.

مثال

• The company announced a round of layoffs due to financial difficulties.
• Many employees were affected by the layoffs and had to search for new job opportunities.
• The layoffs were a result of the company's decision to downsize its operations.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Announce layoffs Experience layoffs Go through layoffs Face layoffs