laid off

Definitions

To be dismissed from a job, typically due to a lack of work or financial difficulties rather than personal performance.

To be temporarily or permanently released from employment by an employer.

Examples

The company was forced to cut costs, so they laid off fifty employees last week.

After being laid off from his job, he decided to go back to school to learn a new trade.

Synonyms

dismissed fired terminated redundant let go discharged sacked

Antonyms

hired employed recruited appointed retained engaged contracted