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LAY OFF

Definition:

1. [verb] put an end to a state or an activity; "Quit teasing your little brother"
   Synonyms: discontinue, stop, cease, give up, quit
   
   
2. [verb] dismiss, usually for economic reasons; "She was laid off together with hundreds of other workers when the company downsized"
   Synonyms: furlough
   
   

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Related Words:

• drop, knock off
• leave off
• sign off
• retire, withdraw
• pull the plug
• shut off, close off
• cheese
• call it quits, call it a day
• break

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