lay off

phrasal verbPhrasal Verbs

Definition

to dismiss from employment

"The company laid off 50 workers."

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Context Matters

This word is commonly used in business contexts, especially in phrasal verbs.

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In Writing

Use "lay off" to make your writing more sophisticated and precise, particularly in formal contexts.

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In Speaking

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to withdraw from an agreement

to create a document

to complete a form; to substitute

to submit

to resign from a position

to assume control

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