Layoff and Shutoff

Layoff

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

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

Shutoff

Shutoff noun - The stopping of a process or activity.
Usage example: the utility company threatened them with the shutoff of electricity if the bills weren't paid
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Synonyms for Shutoff

Layoff and shutoff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Layoff" instead a noun "Shutoff".
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