Layoff and Lag

Layoff

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

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

Lag

Lag noun - The act of slowing down or falling behind.

Layoff and lag are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Layoff" instead a noun "Lag".

Nearby Word: lagging
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