Layoff
Layoff noun - The termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily.
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Moratorium and layoff are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Moratorium" instead a noun "Layoff".
Moratorium
Moratorium noun - A state of temporary inactivity.
Usage example: the director of the blood bank called for a moratorium in donations until the surplus could be used up
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Layoff and moratorium are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Layoff" instead a noun "Moratorium".
Nearby Word: moratory
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