The state of being an employee; employment.
To hire (somebody for work or a job).
To use (somebody for a job, or something for a task).
To make busy.
A period of time when someone is unavailable for work.
A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct).
A short pass that has been rolled in front of another player for them to kick.
A bet that is laid off, i.e. placed with another bookmaker in order to reduce risk.