lay off

UK
/leɪ ɒf/
US
/leɪ ɔf/
lay offverb
laid off
Präteritum
laid off
Partizip Perfekt
laying off
Gerundium
UK
/leɪ ɒf/
US
/leɪ ɔf/
Traductions
arrêterAu sens de cesser de faire ou d’utiliser quelque chose, souvent par modération.
You should lay off the junk food if you want to lose weight.
Tu devrais arrêter la malbouffe si tu veux perdre du poids.
laisser tranquilleSens familier : cesser de harceler, critiquer ou importuner quelqu’un.
I wish you would lay off me about my grades; I'm doing my best.
J’aimerais que tu me laisses tranquille au sujet de mes notes ; je fais de mon mieux.
The company had to lay off several employees due to the downturn in the market.
L’entreprise a dû licencier plusieurs employés à cause de la baisse du marché.
Traductions supplémentaires
mettre à piedEmploi surtout pour une suspension temporaire du contrat de travail.
Définitions
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.