Many workers were _______ as a result of the textile closure

Answer the following question below and choose the option that best completes the gap(s)

Many workers were _______ as a result of the textile closure

A. laid down
B. laid off
C. laid out
D. laid up

Correct Answer:

Option B – laid off

Explanation

If workers are laid off, they are told by their employers to leave their job, usually because there is no more work for them to do.

Many workers were laid off as a result of the textile closure