lay off

美 [leɪ ɔːf] 英 [leɪ ɒf]

lay off双解释义

lay off

n.(名词)

[C](由于工作清闲而造成的)临时解雇 the stopping of a worker's employment at a time when there is little work

Verb

put an end to a state or an activity;

"Quit teasing your little brother"

dismiss, usually for economic reasons;

"She was laid off together with hundreds of other workers when the company downsized"

lay off近义词

cashier fire give up discontinue quit stop cease furlough