layoff — the temporary or permanent dismissal of employees due to economic reasons or company restructuring
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the temporary or permanent dismissal of employees due to economic reasons or company restructuring
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈleɪɔːf/
Korean meaning: 경제적 이유나 회사 구조조정으로 인한 직원들의 일시적 또는 영구적 해고
Korean pronunciation: **레이**오프
Example Sentences
- After the merger, the CEO's first gift to employees was a surprise layoff announcement on Christmas Eve.
- The tech company's layoff was so sudden that some employees found out through LinkedIn posts.
- Despite record profits, the company proceeded with layoffs to 'optimize operational efficiency.'
layoff
NOUN//ˈleɪɔːf//
the temporary or permanent dismissal of employees due to economic reasons or company restructuring
the temporary or permanent dismissal of employees due to economic reasons or company restructuring
After the layoff, watch dreams takeoff for the ultimate payoff!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
20세기 초 미국에서 시작된 표현으로, 'lay'(놓다)와 'off'(떨어뜨리다)가 합쳐져 '일자리에서 떨어뜨리다'는 의미가 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“After the merger, the CEO's first gift to employees was a surprise layoff announcement on Christmas Eve.”
“The tech company's layoff was so sudden that some employees found out through LinkedIn posts.”
“Despite record profits, the company proceeded with layoffs to 'optimize operational efficiency.'”
“The layoff survivor's guilt was worse than the actual fear of being laid off.”
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