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.
A weekend extended by one or more days off falling on a day or days immediately preceding or following it.