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laid-off

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Editorial note

Now, what do you propose will happen to now non-performing group filled with people most of whom may not be fired or laid-off?

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Quick take

(of an employee) Made unemployed or redundant.

Meaning at a glance

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adjective

(of an employee) Made unemployed or redundant.

adjective

(of a bet, or an amount of money) Bet with another bookmaker to reduce risk.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for laid-off.

Example sentences

1

Now, what do you propose will happen to now non-performing group filled with people most of whom may not be fired or laid-off?

2

The last time I survived layoffs, it took me longer to find a new job than my laid-off peers.

3

If Legal tells them the non-compete becomes invalid in cases of lay-offs, then at the very least it's nice to inform the laid-off person about this.

4

"Laid-off because the company can't support junior developers at this time" is what I was planning on going with.

Quote examples

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"Laid-off because the company can't support junior developers at this time" is what I was planning on going with.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use laid-off in a sentence?

Now, what do you propose will happen to now non-performing group filled with people most of whom may not be fired or laid-off?

What does laid-off mean?

(of an employee) Made unemployed or redundant.

What part of speech is laid-off?

laid-off is commonly used as adjective.