lays off

The phrase “lays off” has 2 syllables: lays off

It's pronounced as /leɪz ɔːf/

What is synonym and antonym for lays off?

In the thesaurus, “lays off” has 61 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for lays off along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for lays off

abolishes
aborts
annuls
arrests
blockades
blocks
brakes
breaks
breaks off
breaks up
calls
cans
ceases
checks
clamps down
completes
concludes
cuts off
cuts out
dams
deactivates
delays
demolishes
destroys
detains
discontinues
dissolves
drops
ends
finishes
gives over
halts
has done with
hinders
holds
holds back
impedes
kiboshes
kills
knocks off
leaves off
obstructs
pauses
puts the kibosh on
quits
ruins
scuttles
shuts off
snuffs
squashes
squelches
stamps
stanches
staunches
stays
stems
stops
stunts
suppresses
suspends
turns back

Antonyms for lays off

actuates
advances
carries on
continues
drives
impels
keeps up
proceeds
progresses
propels
runs on
stirs

Example Sentences

The company lays off several employees due to budget cuts.
After the merger, the firm lays off workers from the marketing department.
He lays off the caffeine to avoid feeling jittery.
Due to poor sales, the store lays off some of its staff.
She usually lays off any extra work during the holidays to spend time with family.

On this page you'll find 73 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lays off, such as: abolishes, aborts, actuates, advances, annuls, arrests, blockades.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.