Como Pronunciar "lay off"
expression
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈɔf
LAY-awf
lˈeɪ/ /ˈɒf
LAY-of
Definição
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.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈɔf
Inglês Britânico
lˈeɪ/ /ˈɒf
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
LAY-awf
UK
LAY-of
Ouça em 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.