Closedown and Layoff

Closedown

Closedown noun - The stopping of a process or activity.
Usage example: ordered a closedown of operations until the cause of the mine explosion could be determined
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Layoff and closedown are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Layoff" instead a noun "Closedown".

Layoff

Layoff noun - The act of laying off an employee or a work force.
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Closedown and layoff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Closedown" instead a noun "Layoff".
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