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Definition: Meaning of, lay off in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / leɪ ɒf /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
lay off laid off laid off
Present Participle Third Person Singular
laying off lays off
  1. [transitive] to end someone’s employment, especially temporarily, because there is not enough work for them
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  2. [intransitive/transitive] lay off something informal to stop doing or using something, especially for a short period of time
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  3. [intransitive/transitive] [usually in imperative] lay off someone/something informal to stop doing something that is annoying someone
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