lay off
US /leɪ ˈɔf/
UK /leɪ ˈɔf/
1.
memberhentikan, memecat
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.
Perusahaan harus memberhentikan 50 karyawan karena kesulitan keuangan.
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Many workers were laid off during the recession.
Banyak pekerja diberhentikan selama resesi.
2.
jangan ganggu, berhenti
to stop annoying or criticizing someone
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Just lay off him, he's had a tough day.
Sudah, jangan ganggu dia, dia sudah melewati hari yang berat.
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I wish you'd lay off the junk food.
Aku harap kamu berhenti makan makanan cepat saji.