Definition of "lay-offs" [lay-offs]

• Plural form of lay-off. (noun)

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• "As crew members of the upcoming NASA space shuttle mission prepare for the final flight of the shuttle program, they say they are inspired by NASA's accomplishments, but also about the retirement of the shuttle fleet and lay-offs among the NASA community."
• "Rynowecer suggests the increase in spending will not, however, alleviate law firm lay-offs which have been rampant in recent months."
• "Fewer and fewer people have private pensions, 401K plans are being hit hard, massive lay-offs will leave older workers especially vulnerable."