Retrenched: meaning, definitions and examples

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retrenched

 

[ rɪˈtrɛnʧt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

job loss

Retrenched refers to the action of laying off employees, usually due to economic downturns or organizational restructuring. It indicates a reduction of the workforce in an effort to improve efficiency and cut costs. The term is often used in corporate settings where a company may have to reduce its staff to stay afloat financially. Retrenchment may also involve a reduction in employee benefits and other costs related to labor. It is a common term in human resources and labor relations.

Synonyms

dismiss, downsize, lay off, terminate

Examples of usage

  • The company retrenched several employees during the recession.
  • After the merger, many workers were retrenched despite their years of service.
  • The board decided to retrench some departments to lower operational costs.
  • Due to financial losses, the firm had no choice but to retrench its workforce.

Translations

Translations of the word "retrenched" in other languages:

🇵🇹 demitido

🇮🇳 छंटनी की गई

🇩🇪 entlassen

🇮🇩 dipecat

🇺🇦 звільнений

🇵🇱 zwolniony

🇯🇵 解雇された

🇫🇷 remercié

🇪🇸 despedido

🇹🇷 işten çıkarılmış

🇰🇷 해고된

🇸🇦 مفصول

🇨🇿 propuštěný

🇸🇰 prepustený

🇨🇳 被解雇的

🇸🇮 odpuščen

🇮🇸 sagt upp

🇰🇿 жұмыстан босатылған

🇬🇪 გაწვდილი

🇦🇿 işdən çıxarılmış

🇲🇽 despedido

Etymology

The term 'retrench' dates back to the early 19th century, derived from the French word 'retrencher,' which literally means to cut back or to reduce. It is made up of 're-' meaning 'again' or 'back' and 'trencher', which comes from 'trenche', a form of the word 'trench' relating to cutting or dividing. The concept of retrenching has been closely associated with economic strategies where organizations often have to make tough decisions regarding their workforce amidst financial strains. As economies fluctuate and industries evolve, the necessity for companies to retrench workforce members grows, leading to a larger discourse on employment stability and economic health.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,700 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.