layoff Synonyms

downsizing redundancy screaming halt cutoff letup brush off apnea winter vacation termination suspension stoppage stop time out fiesta unemployment screeching halt rest and relaxation few days off two weeks with pay old heave-ho long weekend reduction in force housecleaning early retirement downtime stay severance sacking furlough firing dismissal disemployment discontinue discharge deposal conge cease breather break halt holiday interim sack rest respite recess quiescency pause lull