Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
disemploy
Verb
/ˌdɪs.ɪmˈplɔɪ/
Definition
To cease to employ or hire; to remove from a job or position.
Examples
- The company decided to disemploy several workers due to budget cuts.
- After reviewing the project, they chose to disemploy the contractor for the rest of the term.
- Sadly, many firms have had to disemploy staff because of economic downturns.
Meaning
The act of terminating someone’s employment or not utilizing their services.
Synonyms
- Dismiss
- Terminate
- Discharge
- Lay off
