lay off
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(verb) dismiss, usually for economic reasons |
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Synonyms: furlough |
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Related Words: can, dismiss, fire, force out, give notice, give the axe, sack, send away, terminate |
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(verb) put an end to a state or an activity; "Quit teasing your little brother" |
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Synonyms: cease, discontinue, give up, quit, stop |
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Related Words: break, cheese, close off, drop, knock off, retire, shut off, sign off, withdraw |
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