Definition of layoff
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : a period of inactivity or idleness
lay off
verblaid off; laying off; lays off
Definition of lay off (Entry 2 of 2)
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
1 : to stop doing or taking something
2 : to leave one alone
wish you'd just lay off
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The first known use of layoff was in 1748
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