layoff Synonyms

downsizing redundancy screaming halt letup brush off layby apnea sit down winter vacation termination suspension stoppage stop stay cutoff time out day of rest screeching halt rest and relaxation few days off two weeks with pay old heave-ho cessations long weekend reduction in force housecleaning early retirement downtime unemployment fiesta severance sacking sack furlough firing dismissal disemployment discontinue discharge deposal conge cease caesura breather break abeyancy halt holiday inoccupation