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Layoff

/ˈleɪɒf/ noun

Meaning

The act of dismissing employees from a job, usually temporarily, because there is not enough work.

हिंदी मेंकर्मचारियों को नौकरी से निकालना, आमतौर पर अस्थायी रूप से, क्योंकि पर्याप्त काम नहीं है।

Example Sentences

“The factory announced layoffs due to falling sales.”

बिक्री में गिरावट के कारण फैक्ट्री ने छंटनी की घोषणा की।

Good to Know

Synonyms
redundancy, dismissal
Antonyms
hiring

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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