Cómo Pronunciar "lay off"
expression
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈɔf
LAY-awf
lˈeɪ/ /ˈɒf
LAY-of
Definición
To end someone's job, usually because the company needs to reduce costs or has too many workers. It does not mean the employee did anything wrong.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈɔf
Inglés Británico
lˈeɪ/ /ˈɒf
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
LAY-awf
UK
LAY-of
Escucha en Contexto
The company had to lay off 100 workers.
Many people were laid off during the recession.
He was laid off last month and is looking for a new job.
I was shocked when they laid me off with no warning.