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lay off

/leɪ ɒf/

/leɪ ɔf/

Translations

lay offverb

laid off

Past Simple

laid off

Past Participle

laying off

Gerund

/leɪ ɒf/

/leɪ ɔf/

The company had to lay off several employees due to budget cuts.

Компания была вынуждена уволить нескольких сотрудников из-за сокращения бюджета.

Additional translations

Synonyms

let go

lay offverb

To terminate the employment of a worker, often temporarily, due to economic conditions or lack of work.

The company had to lay off several employees due to the downturn in the market.

To stop doing or using something, often as a form of restraint or moderation.

You should lay off the junk food if you want to lose weight.

To stop bothering or criticizing someone.

I wish you would lay off me about my grades; I'm doing my best.