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layoff

English

Etymology

From the verb phrase lay off.

Noun

layoff (plural layoffs)

  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).
  2. A period of time when someone is unavailable for work.
  3. (Britain, soccer) A short pass that has been rolled in front of another player for them to kick.
  4. A bet that is laid off, i.e. placed with another bookmaker in order to reduce risk.

Synonyms

  • (dismissal of employees): downsizing, reduction in force, redundancy

Translations

See also

  • lay off

Further reading

  • layoff on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

Anagrams

  • Offaly, offlay

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downtime

English

Etymology

down +? time

Pronunciation

Alternative forms

  • down time

Noun

downtime (countable and uncountable, plural downtimes)

  1. The amount of time lost due to forces beyond one's control, as with a computer crash.
    Coordinate term: idle time
  2. A period of time set aside for rest and relaxation; leisure time.
    I've been working all weekend. I need some downtime.

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