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lay off > 2 senses
VERB1lay off, discontinue, stop, cease, give up, quitPut an end to a state or an activity
2lay off, furloughDismiss, usually for economic reasons
lay off > verb 1, stative
MeaningPut an end to a state or an activity.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something; Somebody ----s VERB-ing
Synonymsdiscontinue, stop, cease, give up, quit
Contrarycontinue, uphold, carry on, bear on, preserve
Narrowerdrop, knock off; leave off; sign off; retire, withdraw; pull the plug; shut off, close off; cheese; call it quits, call it a day; break
lay off > verb 2, social
MeaningDismiss, usually for economic reasons.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
Synonymsfurlough
Broaderfire, give notice, can, dismiss, give the axe, send away, sack, force out, give the sack, terminate
Nounslayoff

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