B2nounworkbusiness
US/ˈleɪ.ɔːf/
UK/ˈleɪ.ɒf/
the act of ending a worker’s job because the company has less work or less money
In context
The company announced layoffs affecting about 200 employees.
After the layoff, she spent three months looking for a new job.
Rising costs forced the firm into another round of layoffs.
Words that go with layoff
verb + noun
- announce layoffsThe airline announced layoffs on Monday.
- avoid layoffsThe firm cut salaries to avoid layoffs.
- face a layoffThousands of workers face a layoff this summer.
adjective + noun
- mass layoffsMass layoffs hit the technology sector last year.
noun + preposition
- round of layoffsA second round of layoffs is expected in May.
noun + noun
- layoff noticeHe received a layoff notice by email.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He was layoff.Correct: He was laid off.