ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: lay off
1.
a. : the act of laying off an employee or a work force
b. : off-season , shutdown
2.
a. : a period of being away from or out of work
b. : a period of being out of an activity or competition
champion was badly out of condition from a long layoff