"lay-off" meaning in All languages combined

See lay-off on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: lay-offs [plural]
Etymology: Deverbal from lay off. Etymology templates: {{deverbal|en|lay off}} Deverbal from lay off Head templates: {{en-noun}} lay-off (plural lay-offs)
  1. Alternative spelling of layoff Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: layoff

Inflected forms

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          "text": "Pogba zipped a pass to Cavani and his lay-off went to the ever-lurking Fernandes. Once more, his return ball to Cavani was instant, and the Uruguayan smacked home for his 11th goal this season.",
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