Phrasal Verb - Laying Off
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.Definition
To dismiss an employee or employees temporarily or permanently due to lack of work or business needs. It can also mean to postpone or delay a project or task. Laying off is often used in the context of business and employment.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | The company had to lay off 500 workers due to the economic downturn. |
| 2 | The manager decided to lay off some of the less experienced employees during the restructuring process. |
| 3 | The construction project was laid off for the winter due to the harsh weather conditions. |
| 4 | The president of the company announced that they would be laying off employees to reduce costs. |
| 5 | The project team was laid off after the funding was withdrawn. |
| 6 | The company laid off its entire sales team due to the lack of sales. |
| 7 | The union negotiated a severance package for the workers who were laid off. |
| 8 | The CEO announced that the company would be laying off 10% of its workforce to improve profitability. |
| 9 | The government program provided funds for companies to lay off workers instead of laying them off permanently. |
| 10 | The team was laid off until the new project started. |