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lay off
verb
Definition of LAY OFF
transitive verb
1
: to mark or measure off
2
: to cease to employ (a worker) often temporarily
3
of a bookie : to place all or part of (an accepted bet) with another bookie to reduce the risk
4
intransitive verb
1
: to stop doing or taking something
2
: to leave one alone <wish you'd just lay off>
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First Known Use of LAY OFF
1748
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Rhymes with LAY OFF
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