Lay Off (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Dismiss, usually for economic reasons; "She was laid off together with hundreds of other workers when the company downsized".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Furlough

Hypernyms

• Can
• Terminate
• Displace
• Dismiss
• Force Out
• Sack
• Give The Axe
• Give The Sack
• Send Away
• Give Notice

Hyponyms

• Downsize

Related Words

• Layoff (noun)

Meaning ²

Put an end to a state or an activity; "Quit teasing your little brother".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

• Discontinue
• Stop
• Give Up
• Cease
• Quit

Hyponyms

• Leave Off
• Close Off
• Sign Off
• Knock Off
• Retire
• Drop
• Call It Quits
• Break
• Pull The Plug
• Cheese
• Shut Off
• Call It A Day
• Withdraw