lay off
US /leɪ ˈɔf/
UK /leɪ ˈɔf/
1.
despedir, cesar
to stop employing someone, usually because there is no work for them to do
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The company had to lay off 50 employees due to financial difficulties.
La empresa tuvo que despedir a 50 empleados debido a dificultades financieras.
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Many workers were laid off during the recession.
Muchos trabajadores fueron despedidos durante la recesión.
2.
dejar en paz, parar de
to stop annoying or criticizing someone
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Just lay off him, he's had a tough day.
Solo déjalo en paz, ha tenido un día difícil.
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I wish you'd lay off the junk food.
Ojalá dejaras la comida chatarra.