A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct).
A period of time when someone is unavailable for work.
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.
The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.
A statement, insult, etc. that prevents the opponent from replying further.
An autistic response to stress or sensory overload, in which the individual freezes up and becomes silent, motionless, and unresponsive.