Meaning ofsurplus to requirementsin English

Adjective

1. no longer needed; redundant
   The company considered his position surplus to requirements due to budget cuts.
   Synonyms:

   redundantunnecessarydispensableexpendableno longer needed
   Antonyms:

   essentialnecessaryrequiredindispensablevital
2. laid off from employment; terminated position
   The employee was deemed surplus to requirements and let go immediately.
   Synonyms:

   redundantlaid offterminatedmade redundantlet go
   Antonyms:

   hiredemployedretainedkept on