Give up and Layoff

Give up verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.

Layoff and give up are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Layoff" with "Give up", this verbs are similar.

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

Give up and layoff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Give up" instead a verb "Layoff".