English to English

lay off

(l/eI/_/O/f )

verb (v)

put an end to a state or an activity(verb.stative)

Synonym:
cease, discontinue, give up, quit, stop
Antonym:
bear on, carry on, continue, preserve, uphold

source: wordnet30
dismiss, usually for economic reasons(verb.social)

Synonym:
furlough

source: wordnet30

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