lay off

lay off of

verb

Definition of LAY OFF

to stop doing (something) permanently <we warned him to lay off of the cigarette smoking>

Synonyms abandon, discontinue, drop, give up, knock off, lay off (of), pack (up or in)

Related Words break off, break up, cease, close, conclude, end, expire, finish, halt, leave off, shut off; pause, taper off; throw up; round (off or out), terminate, wind up, wrap up

Near Antonyms go, run on; hang in, hang on, hold on, persevere, persist; follow through (with); renew, reopen, restart, resume; preserve, stay; begin, commence, start

Antonyms carry on, continue, keep, keep up, maintain