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between jobs star_border
The phrase "between jobs" is an informal way to say that someone is currently unemployed but is implying that they have left a previous job and are seeking a new one.
- I'm not currently employed; I'm between jobs.
- Many recent college graduates are job hunting, they are essentially between jobs.
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jobless star_border
/ˈdʒɑːb.ləs/
If you're jobless, you don't currently have a job.。
- The economic downturn has left many people jobless.
- He has been jobless for several months now and is actively seeking new employment opportunities.
- Due to the global economic downturn, many people found themselves suddenly jobless.
- The high unemployment rate means that many skilled workers are currently jobless.
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lay off star_border
/leɪ//ɑːf/
- The store is overstaffed and will probably begin to lay off some workers.
- For the past few years, we were overstaffed in some departments and not as competitive as we should have been. We will probably begin to lay off some workers this year.
M: How many people do you think will be laid off in this merger? W: I'm not sure. All I heard was that they are going to let go of a large number of employees. |
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out of work star_border
"Out of work" is a phrase used to describe someone who is currently unemployed or not engaged in a job. This condition can be due to various reasons, such as having been laid off, quitting, or other circumstances that lead to temporary or long-term unemployment.
- He's been out of work since the company did layoffs.
- Many people are struggling to find jobs in the current economic climate because they are out of work.
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overstaffed star_border
/əʊvəˈstɑːft/
If a shop, business, or organization is overstaffed, it has more employees than needed.
The store is overstaffed and will probably begin to lay off some workers.
For the past few years, we were overstaffed in some departments and not as competitive as we should have been.
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understaffed star_border
/ʌndəˈstɑːft/
If a shop, business, or organization is understaffed, it does not have enough employees.
If a shop, business, or organization is overstaffed, it has more employees than needed.
The cafeteria is a little understaffed.
The restaurant was terribly understaffed last night. We had to wait for a long time to get the menu, to get our starters, to get our mains and finally to get the bill.
The National Park system is strapped for money, underfinanced, and understaffed.
Sue complained that her department is understaffed, overworked, and underpaid.
Sharon serves as a caretaker at understaffed adoption centers and has adopted four children into her own family.
Short-staffed = understaffed：
I have heard that the café is short-staffed, maybe you could apply there for a part-time job?
We were waiting for ages for our food to arrive in the restaurant. It seemed like they were short-staffed. I could see the irritation grew among guests at neighbouring tables during the night as well.
Can you define this word? /un-em-ployed/ [ah2.n.eh0.m.p.l.oy1.d]
unemployed star_border
/un-em-ployed/ [ah2.n.eh0.m.p.l.oy1.d] /ʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/
Unemployed = jobless = without a paid job but available to work. (Adjective).
- I'm currently unemployed.
- I've only been unemployed for a few weeks.
- While unemployment has dropped significantly since the beginning of the pandemic, nearly 70 percent of women over 40 who are still unemployed have been out of work for six months or more.
- The Ministry of Labor is providing subsidies to foreigners who are underemployed or unemployed due to the serious outbreak of COVID-19 cases in Taiwan.
- Among unemployed adults, women 25 to 44 were almost three times as likely as men to not be working because of child care demands
- I made a major career change earlier this year because I was tired of having a 9-5 job. So I'm between jobs at the moment.
- Because I'm between jobs, I'm spending more time with my cat at home.
- Just tell the recruiter that you're between jobs. He doesn't need to know that you were let go.
- Well, I have been jobless for a few months. I lost my job due to department-wide lay-offs. A lot of my coworkers were let go - even the chief executive of my company stepped down. And unfortunately, I'm still job hunting.
Can you define this word? /un-em-ploy-ment/ [ah2.n.ih0.m.p.l.oy1.m.ah0.n.t]
unemployment star_border
/un-em-ploy-ment/ [ah2.n.ih0.m.p.l.oy1.m.ah0.n.t] /ʌnɪmˈplɔɪm(ə)ntt/
Definition: The number or proportion of unemployed people
Example sentences:
- Critics perceived it as a desperate government policy to hide the soaring unemployment figures of the day. It would lower unemployment figures because more people would be able to do it
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workforce star_border
/ˈwəːkfɔːs/
Workforce = the group of people who work in a company, industry, country, etc.
- Japan's workforce will be 20% smaller by 2040. This prediction is based on Japan's many years of declining birth rates and subsequent aging population.
- The majority of factories in the region have a workforce of 50 to 100.
- The company operates over 200 restaurants in 18 countries, with a workforce of over 5000.
- The salon chain closed 120 stores and cut its workforce to 8,500.
We've been in the business for over 20 years, and we know our strong reputation is a direct result of the quality of our workforce. We're always on the lookout to bring more talent onto our team. If you're a hardworking individual looking to meet your potential in a challenging and stimulating work environment, then you're in the right place. |
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ax jobs star_border
/æks//dʒɑːbs/
To cut jobs = to ax jobs/to shed jobs/to slash jobs = to fire employees
- Sony Pictures Entertainment will cut about 1,700 jobs, according to a report published Wednesday.
- The company confirmed Monday it is to ax about 1,600 jobs across the country to slash costs. Salaries for all remaining staff will be frozen.
- Times are hard, even profitable companies are shedding jobs.
- The company's decision to slash 10 percent of its workforce comes as it struggles with weak TV sales and swelling losses.
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be made redundant star_border
/bɪ/ /meɪd//rɪˈdʌn.dənt/
Be made redundant = be let go = be sacked = get sacked = lose the job
- Stacy's husband was made redundant last year and now he is working part-time as an Uber driver.
M: How many people do you think will be laid off in this merger? W: I'm not sure. All I heard was that they are going to let go of a large number of employees. |
- Jimmy was let go due to his poor performance.
- Stanley got sacked since he was caught stealing money from the cash register.
- Many employees are let go because the companies decide to downsize. Also, when a company gets bought out, employees are made redundant as well. While some people are sacked simply because they are not doing their job well or often turning up late for work, others leave their jobs voluntarily.
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cut jobs star_border
/kʌt//dʒɑːbs/
To cut jobs = to ax jobs/to shed jobs/to slash jobs = to fire employees
- Sony Pictures Entertainment will cut about 1,700 jobs, according to a report published Wednesday.
- The company confirmed Monday it is to ax about 1,600 jobs across the country to slash costs. Salaries for all remaining staff will be frozen.
- Times are hard, even profitable companies are shedding jobs.
- The company's decision to slash 10 percent of its workforce comes as it struggles with weak TV sales and swelling losses.
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downsize star_border
/ˈdaʊnsʌɪz/
Downsize= to reduce the number of employees usually for saving money
- The plight of the economy is forcing businesses to downsize.
- The company is planning to downsize next year.
- The company has downsized its staff.
- She was downsized after 15 years with the company.
A: I'm really glad to be back in Kaohsiung. What happened to the gift shop that used to be here? B: Oh, that shop went belly up. It struggled for many years. The owners did try to downsize, but eventually, it still got into debt so the owner just decided to throw in the towel and closed the shop. A: What a shame! It was such a nice store. |
Go belly up = go bankrupt Throw in the towel = surrender |
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slash jobs star_border
/slæʃ//dʒɑːbs/
To cut jobs = to ax jobs/to shed jobs/to slash jobs = to fire employees
- The company confirmed Monday it will slash about 1,600 jobs across the country to slash costs. Salaries for all remaining staff will be frozen.
- The company's decision to slash 10 percent of its workforce comes as it struggles with weak TV sales and swelling losses.
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workforce reduction star_border
/ˈwəːkfɔːs/ /rɪˈdʌkʃ(ə)n/
Workforce reduction = headcount reduction/job reduction/job cuts/layoffs/downsizing = the act of reducing the number of employees
- The latest workforce reductions spanned across all departments and all seniority levels.
- The latest workforce reductions at Tesco, which is Britain's biggest retailer, affect about 4,500 people across its city-center UK stores.
- The main reason behind the workforce reductions at OneTech is the declining market share of its phones.
To cut jobs = to ax jobs/to shed jobs/to slash jobs = to fire employees
- Sony Pictures Entertainment will cut about 1,700 jobs, according to a report published Wednesday.
- The company confirmed Monday it is to ax about 1,600 jobs across the country to slash costs. Salaries for all remaining staff will be frozen.
- Times are hard, even profitable companies are shedding jobs.
- The company's decision to slash 10 percent of its workforce comes as it struggles with weak TV sales and swelling losses.
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