Layoff and Lull

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

Lull

Lull noun - A momentary halt in an activity.

Layoff and lull are semantically related in pause topic. You can use "Layoff" instead a noun "Lull".

Nearby Words: lulled, lulling
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