SpellRight

SpellRight › Spelling

Rare

layoff

The correct spelling is layoff.

How to pronounce layoff

noun

Say it like: Lay-off

The correct spelling is layoff. (chiefly US) A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct).

Usage Examples

No usage examples in context are available for this word.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.(chiefly US) A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct).
  2. 2.A period of time when someone is unavailable for work.
  3. 3.A short pass that has been rolled in front of another player for them to kick.

Similar words

Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.

View synonyms & usage examples