Delay and Layoff

Delay

Delay noun - An instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business.

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

Nearby Words: delayed, delaying, delayer

Layoff

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