Pronunciation: /leɪ ɔf/
noun a temporary or permanent dismissal of employees by their employer
A1 I heard there might be a lay off at work.
A2 The lay off of employees was announced last week.
B1 The lay off of staff members is causing concern among the remaining employees.
B2 The company's decision to implement a lay off was met with backlash from the employees.
C1 The lay off of key personnel could have a significant impact on the company's operations.
C2 The board of directors is considering a lay off as a last resort to cut costs.
verb to dismiss or terminate the employment of someone
A1 My boss told me to lay off the snacks if I want to lose weight.
A2 The company had to lay off several employees due to budget cuts.
B1 I think it's time to lay off criticizing your friend and support them instead.
B2 The manager decided to lay off the project temporarily until they could secure more funding.
C1 The government's decision to lay off military spending has caused controversy among the public.
C2 The CEO made the difficult decision to lay off a large portion of the workforce in order to keep the company afloat.
formal The company had to lay off several employees due to budget cuts.
informal I heard they're going to lay off some people at work.
slang They're gonna lay off a bunch of folks next week.
figurative It's time to lay off the negativity and focus on the positive aspects of life.
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