Meanings
A temporary suspension or permanent termination of employment.
نوکری کی عارضی معطلی یا مستقل خاتمہ۔
برطرفی
bar tarfi
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Common Collocations
- mass layoff
- temporary layoff
- layoff notice
Example Sentences
The company announced a layoff affecting hundreds of workers.
کمپنی نے سو سے زائد مزدوروں کو متاثر کرنے والی برطرفی کا اعلان کیا۔
Company ne so se zyada mazdooron ko mutasir karne wali bar tarfi ka elan kiya.
She was in shock after receiving a layoff notice from her employer.
اس نے اپنے آجر سے برطرفی کا نوٹس ملنے کے بعد صدمے میں تھی۔
Us ne apne aajir se bar tarfi ka notice milne ke baad sadme mein thi.
Layoffs usually occur during economic downturns.
برطرفیاں عام طور پر اقتصادی کساد بازاری کے دوران ہوتی ہیں۔
Bar tarfiyan aam tor par iqtisadi kasad bazari ke doran hoti hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'layoff' as laying down a job temporarily.
Imagine a closed sign hanging on a business door.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "lay off" — to dismiss from employment
First known use: 1950s
The term 'layoff' has been used since the 20th century to denote the act of terminating employment.