Breakdown and Layoff

Breakdown

Breakdown noun - A mental or nervous collapse.

Layoff and breakdown are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Layoff" instead a noun "Breakdown".

Nearby Words: break, breaking, breakup, breakout, breakage

Layoff

Layoff noun - The termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily.
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Breakdown and layoff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Breakdown" instead a noun "Layoff".
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