Down and Layoff

Down

Down noun - A soft airy substance or covering.

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

Nearby Word: downed

Layoff

Layoff noun - The termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily.
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Synonyms for Layoff

Down and layoff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Down" instead a noun "Layoff".

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  • Series / The Office (US) Promoted to Scapegoat: A likely reason Michael was made regional manager; Jan gives him every single unpopular assignment possible, from deciding on layoff victims to slashing down healthcare benefits. YMMV.
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