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How to pronounce “layoff”
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Pronunciation guide for layoff
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of layoff with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Crash Course
Layoffs. Anybody here know what an inverse layoff is? OK, hold on to your seat for just
- Definition summary
- (chiefly US) A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct).
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How to pronounce layoff
Crash Course
Layoffs. Anybody here know what an inverse layoff is? OK, hold on to your seat for just
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “layoff”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- (chiefly US) A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct).
- A period of time when someone is unavailable for work.
- (British, soccer) A short pass that has been rolled in front of another player for them to kick.
- A bet that is laid off, i.e. placed with another bookmaker in order to reduce risk.
Practice Nearby Words
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Similar Sounds
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