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lay off
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1.
US
UK
general
informal
colloquial
To stop criticizing, bothering, or teasing someone; to leave someone alone.
To cease doing or using something, especially a habit or repeated action.
2.
US
UK
general
neutral
business
To terminate the employment of someone, especially as part of a group or during cost-cutting (to dismiss or make redundant).
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