1. (verb) dismiss, usually for economic reasons

• lay off

1. (noun) a temporary leave of absence from military duty

• leave
• leave of absence

2. (verb) dismiss, usually for economic reasons

• can
• dismiss
• displace
• fire
• force out
• give notice
• give the axe
• give the sack
• sack
• send away
• terminate

3. (verb) grant a leave to

• allow
• countenance
• let
• permit

1. (verb) dismiss, usually for economic reasons

• downsize

1. (verb) dismiss, usually for economic reasons

• layoff