불경기나 업무 부족으로 인한 직원의 일시적 또는 영구적 해고
The act of dismissing employees, especially temporarily or due to economic conditions rather than poor performance.
예문:
"The company announced a massive layoff of five hundred workers due to the falling demand."
"Many employees fear that another round of layoffs is coming after the merger."
"The union negotiated better severance packages for those affected by the layoff."
스포츠나 일상적인 활동을 중단하고 쉬는 기간
A period during which someone stops participating in a regular activity, such as a sport or a profession.
예문:
"After a six-month layoff due to a broken leg, the athlete is finally back in training."
"The long layoff from competitive chess seemed to have affected his concentration."