Definitions for layoff

layoff lay·off

Spelling: [ley-awf, -of]
IPA: /ˈleɪˌɔf, -ˌɒf/

Layoff is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 55 anagrams from letters in layoff (affloy).

Definitions for layoff

noun

  1. the act of dismissing employees, especially temporarily.
  2. a period of enforced unemployment or inactivity.

Origin of layoff

1885-90, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase lay off

Examples for layoff

You also knew the libs (including the Super PAC I advised, Priorities USA Action) would zero-in on his record as a layoff artist.

Would he come back to the farm if this ten day layoff were extended, or would he catch a train for Chicago?

Come to think of it, Ernie didn't know there was going to be a layoff.

They would rather cut capital expenditures and expenses, and reduce internal control costs than be forced to layoff key talent.

Neither presidential campaign responded to a request for comment about the layoff announcement.

The gaming site plans to layoff 18 percent of its workforce and shut several offices.

When the layoff happened I did what any loving girlfriend would.

After this morning, Rogers would post him for the layoff for sure.

layoff seems to be the most commonly used word despite—or maybe because of—a passivity that cheats the impact of the experience.

Show them that your layoff hasnt hurt your batting eye, Larry, sang out McRae.

Word Value for layoff
Scrable

15

Words with friends

15

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