/rɪˈdʌndənt/
re·dun·dant
BrE /rɪˈdʌndənt/
NAmE /rɪˈdʌndənt/
(BrE) (of a person)
without a job because there is no more work available for you in a company
to be made redundant from your job
redundant employees
Unemployment
Losing your job
lose your job
(BrE) become/be made redundant
be offered/take voluntary redundancy/early retirement
face/be threatened with dismissal/(BrE) the sack/(BrE) compulsory redundancy
dismiss/fire/ (especially BrE) sack an employee/a worker/a manager
lay off staff/workers/employees
(AustralE, NZE, SAfrE) retrench workers
cut/reduce/downsize/slash the workforce
(BrE) make staff/workers/employees redundant
Being unemployed
be unemployed/out of work/out of a job
seek/look for work/employment
be on/collect/draw/get/receive (both BrE) unemployment benefit/Jobseeker’s Allowance
be/go/live/sign (BrE, informal) on the dole
claim/draw/get (BrE, informal) the dole
be on/qualify for (NAmE) unemployment (compensation)
be/go/live/depend (NAmE) on welfare
collect/receive (NAmE) welfare
combat/tackle/cut/reduce unemployment
not needed or useful
The picture has too much redundant detail.
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re·dun·dant·ly
BrE /rɪˈdʌndəntli/
NAmE /rɪˈdʌndəntli/