Definition of Lay off

1. Verb. Put an end to a state or an activity. "They lay off moving "; "Quit teasing your little brother"


2. Verb. Dismiss, usually for economic reasons. "She was laid off together with hundreds of other workers when the company downsized"
Exact synonyms: Furlough
Generic synonyms: Can, Dismiss, Displace, Fire, Force Out, Give Notice, Give The Axe, Give The Sack, Sack, Send Away, Terminate
Specialized synonyms: Downsize
Derivative terms: Layoff

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lay Off

laytime
laytimes
layup
layups
laywoman
laywomen
lay aside
lay away
lay claim
lay down
lay eyes on
lay figure
lay hands on
lay in
lay into
lay off (current term)
lay on the line
lay out
lay over
lay reader
lay to rest
lay up
lay waste to
lay witness
lazar
lazar
lazaret
lazarets
lazarette
lazarettes

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