Engagement and Layoff
Opposite meaning words
Engagement
Engagement noun - The state of being provided with a paying job.
Usage example: his engagement as a caddie at the golf club was his first work experience
Layoff is an antonym for engagement.
Layoff
Layoff noun - The termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily.
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Synonyms for Layoff
Engagement is an antonym for layoff.
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