lie off
verb
lay off; lain off; lying off; lies off
1
: to hold back in the early part of a race
2
: to keep a little away from the shore or another ship
3
: to cease work for a time
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The company has been forced to jack up prices and lay off workers.
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Matt Egan, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Managers generally lay off workers for objective and subjective reasons, said Alan Guarino, vice chairman of CEO and board services at Korn Ferry.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
When those dollars disappear, organizations must decide whether to cut programs, lay off staff, or close.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
The University of Denver has faced a recent financial deficit, due, in part, to declining enrollment, forcing it to make budget cuts and lay off staff; and the faculty vote sounds a familiar refrain heard in many no-confidence votes against college presidents.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Matt Egan, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Managers generally lay off workers for objective and subjective reasons, said Alan Guarino, vice chairman of CEO and board services at Korn Ferry.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
When those dollars disappear, organizations must decide whether to cut programs, lay off staff, or close.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
The University of Denver has faced a recent financial deficit, due, in part, to declining enrollment, forcing it to make budget cuts and lay off staff; and the faculty vote sounds a familiar refrain heard in many no-confidence votes against college presidents.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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“Lie off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lie%20off. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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