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layoff

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/ˈleɪˌɔf/ · lay-off

A temporary suspension or permanent termination of employment.

Meanings

nounformal

A temporary suspension or permanent termination of employment.

نوکری کی عارضی معطلی یا مستقل خاتمہ۔

برطرفی

bar tarfi

Synonyms

dismissalterminationdischargeبرطرفیاخراجخارج کرنا

Antonyms

employmenthiringrecruitmentملازمتبھرتیملازمتی

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.

Easily Confused With

layoff vs. firing:A layoff is usually due to economic reasons, while firing is often due to employee performance.

Word Family

lay off
verbبرطرف کرنا

See Also

💡 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.