severance

noun
UK: /ˈsevərəns/
US: /ˈsevərəns/

  1. The ending of an employment contract.

    1. My severance was higher than I expected after working there so long.
    2. The employee received a generous severance package upon leaving the company after the restructure.

  2. The action of ending a connection or relationship.

    1. The severance of diplomatic ties was a surprise to many countries.
    2. Complete severance from my family was necessary for me to get a fresh start in life.

  3. The state of being separated or cut off.

    1. The flood caused a severance of the main road, making it impossible to drive.
    2. The severance between the island and the mainland has made travel more difficult.

Synonyms

termination separation breakup split

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "severance" in English means: The ending of an employment contract., The action of ending a connection or relationship., The state of being separated or cut off..

The phonetic transcription of "severance" is /ˈsevərəns/ in British English and /ˈsevərəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "severance": termination, separation, breakup, split.

Example usage of "severance": "My severance was higher than I expected after working there so long.". More examples on the page.