lay off

US /leɪ ˈɔf/
UK /leɪ ˈɔf/
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1.

解雇する, 一時解雇する

to stop employing someone, usually because there is no work for them to do

:
The company had to lay off 50 employees due to financial difficulties.
会社は財政難のため50人の従業員を解雇しなければならなかった。
Many workers were laid off during the recession.
不況の間、多くの労働者が解雇された
2.

放っておく, やめる

to stop annoying or criticizing someone

:
Just lay off him, he's had a tough day.
彼を放っておいて、彼は大変な一日だったんだ。
I wish you'd lay off the junk food.
ジャンクフードをやめてほしいな。