n.

1. 臨時解僱，裁員
   It was a magnanimous gesture for the CEO to take a pay-cut to avoid layoffs.

   那位執行長接受減薪來避免裁員，真是霸氣之舉。

2. 停工；停止活動

n.

1. a temporary or permanent discharge of a worker or workers.
2. a period during which someone is unable to take part in a sport or other activity due to injury or illness.