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

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

The company had to lay off 200 employees due to the economic downturn.

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to stop doing something, especially something harmful or annoying.

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

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to stop bothering or criticizing someone.

Lay off him, he's doing his best.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:58