Phrasal Verbs

lay off

This page is about the phrasal verb lay off

Meaning

If you lay someone off, you stop employing them and tell them they no longer have a job.

For example

  • lay off sb Many companies aren't doing so well and they'll have to lay off some of their workers.

  • lay sb off Most managers say the worst part of their job is when they have to lay people off.

Quick Quiz

If a worker is laid off, she'll have to

a. improve her performance

b. take time off to recover

c. look for another job
a) improve her performance b) take time off to recover c) look for another job

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