Pronunciation: /leɪ.ɔf/
noun a temporary or permanent termination of employment
A1 I heard about the layoff at my friend's company.
A2 The layoff affected many employees in the department.
B1 The layoff was unexpected and caused a lot of stress for the workers.
B2 The company announced a layoff due to financial difficulties.
C1 The layoff was part of a restructuring plan to make the company more efficient.
C2 The layoff resulted in a lawsuit from former employees claiming wrongful termination.
verb none
A1 The company had to lay off several employees due to budget cuts.
A2 She was laid off from her job last month and is now looking for a new one.
B1 The manager decided to lay off a few workers in order to streamline the operations.
B2 The company's decision to lay off a large number of employees caused a lot of controversy.
C1 The CEO made the difficult decision to lay off a significant portion of the workforce to cut costs.
C2 Despite the economic downturn, the company managed to avoid laying off any employees by implementing cost-saving measures.
adjective none
A1 He was upset after the layoff announcement at work.
A2 The layoff situation caused a lot of stress for the employees.
B1 The layoff package offered some financial support for those affected.
B2 The company's layoff strategy was met with mixed reactions from the public.
C1 The layoff process was handled with sensitivity and transparency by the HR department.
C2 She decided to take legal action against the company for the layoff discrimination.
adverb none
A1 After the layoff, she found a new job.
A2 The company announced a layoff due to financial difficulties.
B1 The layoff of several employees had a significant impact on the team.
B2 Despite the layoff, the company managed to stay afloat.
C1 The layoff was a strategic move to restructure the company.
C2 His layoff from the company allowed him to pursue his passion for writing.
pronoun none
A1 He was upset about the layoff at work.
A2 The layoff came as a shock to many employees.
B1 The layoff was due to budget cuts within the company.
B2 The layoff affected multiple departments within the organization.
C1 The layoff resulted in a significant restructuring of the company.
C2 The layoff was a strategic decision to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
preposition none
A1 After the layoff, she found a new job.
A2 The layoff of several employees affected the team's productivity.
B1 Due to the layoff, the company had to restructure its operations.
B2 The layoff was a result of the company's financial difficulties.
C1 The layoff was a strategic decision to cut costs and improve efficiency.
C2 The layoff had a significant impact on the company's bottom line.
conjunction none
A1 I was worried about getting a layoff, so I started looking for a new job.
A2 The company announced a layoff, and many employees were let go.
B1 Due to the layoff, the team had to reorganize and redistribute tasks.
B2 The layoff was unexpected, causing a lot of stress among the employees.
C1 The layoff resulted in a significant decrease in the company's workforce.
C2 Despite the layoff, the company managed to stay afloat and even grow in the following years.
interjection none
A1 Layoff! I can't believe they let me go.
A2 Layoff! Now I have to find a new job.
B1 Layoff! This is a tough situation to be in.
B2 Layoff! I never expected to be unemployed.
C1 Layoff! I will use this time to reevaluate my career goals.
C2 Layoff! I have enough savings to tide me over for a while.
article none
A1 The layoff at the factory affected many workers.
A2 After the layoff, she had to find a new job.
B1 The company announced a layoff due to financial difficulties.
B2 The layoff was a result of restructuring within the organization.
C1 The layoff of senior executives caused a stir in the business community.
C2 The decision to implement a layoff was met with strong opposition from employees.
formal The company announced a layoff of 100 employees due to budget cuts.
informal Did you hear about the layoff at the office? It's so sad.
slang I can't believe they pulled the layoff card on us right before the holidays.
figurative The unexpected layoff of his favorite character in the show left him devastated.
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