to lay off
[phrase form: lay]
01
解雇する, 人員を削減する
to dismiss employees due to financial difficulties or reduced workload
Transitive: to lay off employees
例
The company laid off 10 % of its workforce due to financial losses.
会社は財政的な損失により、従業員の10％を解雇しました。
02
やめる, 止める
to stop doing something
Transitive: to lay off sth | to lay off doing sth
例
She had to lay off her late-night work schedule to improve her sleep.
彼女は睡眠を改善するために深夜の仕事のスケジュールをやめなければならなかった。
03
放っておく, 嫌がらせをやめる
to refrain from bothering or harassing someone
Transitive: to lay off sb
例
The boyfriend told his girlfriend to lay off his ex-girlfriend.
彼氏は彼女に元カノを放っておくように言った。
