layoff

layoffnoun

• 1

  A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct).

• 2

  A period of time when someone is unavailable for work.

  • One of the muscles on the point of the shoulder was torn loose and it didn't need more than a glance to see that Mr. Hickey was in for a long lay-off. He wouldn't pitch again for quite a spell, if ever;
  • But even the return of skipper Steven Gerrard from a six-week injury layoff could not inspire Liverpool
• 3

  ball-gamesgameshobbiesA short pass that has been rolled in front of another player for them to kick.

• 4

  A bet that is laid off, i.e. placed with another bookmaker in order to reduce risk.