Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

LAY OFF Antonyms

There are 6 antonyms of the phrase lay off. (opposite meanings)
Also try opposite words for..
layoff

Best Opposite Words For LAY OFF

Expand?WordSave?Synonyms..UsageType
employ
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the state of being employed or having a job

verb

• put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

• engage or hire for work

engage
verbv
verb

• carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

• consume all of one's attention or time

• engage or hire for work

• ask to represent; of legal counsel

• give to in marriage

• get caught

• carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)

• hire for work or assistance

• engage for service under a term of contract

• keep engaged

hire
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a newly hired employee

• the act of hiring something or someone

verb

• engage or hire for work

• hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services

• engage for service under a term of contract

recruit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a recently enlisted soldier

• any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)

verb

• register formally as a participant or member

• seek to employ

• cause to assemble or enlist in military

retain
verbv
verb

• hold back within

• allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature

• secure and keep for possible future use or application

• keep in one's mind

rehire
verbv
noun

• A former employee who has been hired again.

verb

• To hire again.

Alternatives for EMPLOY

Alternatives for ENGAGE

Alternatives for HIRE

Alternatives for RECRUIT

Alternatives for RETAIN

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen