LAY OFF (OF) Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

lay off (of)

verb

Definition of lay off (of)

as in to abandon

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

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Burke’s phone was the last device connected to the Tesla before it was abandoned, the detective said, and surveillance footage showed him near the vehicle.

— Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026
But the threat alone has persuaded some ships to abandon their plans to exit the Red Sea heading south.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of abandon

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Changes with this advisory The Tropical Storm Warning east of the Okaloosa/Walton County Line has been discontinued.

— MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle is crucial, as many people regain weight after discontinuing the drugs.

— Eve Chen, USA Today, 20 July 2026

Definition of discontinue

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Lopez met with The Club’s HOA board to discuss safety concerns that homeowners said were caused by overcrowded units, such as a shaking elevator that dropped multiple floors and water leaking into hallways.

— Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
The charge, which has since been dropped, was related to a dispute Dillon had with her former neighbors who had since moved and did not pursue the case, her lawsuit said.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

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