Doldrums and Layoff

Doldrums

Doldrums noun - A state of temporary inactivity.
Usage example: the theater scene is usually in the doldrums during the summer

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

Layoff

Layoff noun - A period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness.
Usage example: after such a long layoff the boxer badly needed to get back into shape
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Doldrums and layoff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Doldrums" instead a noun "Layoff".
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