Lay off
Phrasal VerbsMEDIUM
To stop employing someone temporarily or permanently; to stop doing
Lay off
Phrasal VerbsMEDIUM
To stop employing someone temporarily or permanently; to stop doing
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Examples
"He laid off for a week because of illness."
"The company laid off several workers during the reorganization."
Source: Phrasal VerbsAdded: 10/23/2025
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