 lay_off |
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| 1. | [ verb ] put an end to a state or an activity | |
| Synonyms: | stop cease quit discontinue give_up | |
| Examples: | "Quit teasing your little brother" |
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| Related terms: | continue retire drop leave_off shut_off call_it_a_day pull_the_plug sign_off cheese break stop stop discontinuance cease cessation | |
| 2. | [ verb ] (work) dismiss, usually for economic reasons | |
| Synonyms: | furlough | |
| Examples: | "She was laid off together with hundreds of other workers when the company downsized" |
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| Related terms: | fire layoff | |
| Similar spelling: |
layoff layby Lavey Laboy |
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