Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Lay Off

• (verb) dismiss, usually for economic reasons; "She was laid off together with hundreds of other workers when the company downsized"
• (verb) put an end to a state or an activity; "Quit teasing your little brother"

Synonyms of Lay Off

• Discontinue
• Stop
• Cease
• Give Up
• Quit
• Furlough

Antonyms of Lay Off

• Continue

Homophones of Lay Off