Layoff and Latency

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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Synonyms for Layoff

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

Latency

Latency noun - A state of temporary inactivity.
Usage example: the flower bulbs went from latency to full bloom in a matter of days
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Synonyms for Latency

Layoff and latency are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Layoff" instead a noun "Latency".

Nearby Words: latent, lateness, latently
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