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1. lay_off

verb. put an end to a state or an activity.

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2. layoff

noun. ['ˈleɪˌɔf'] the act of laying off an employee or a work force.

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3. lay

verb. ['ˈleɪ'] put into a certain place or abstract location.

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  • lay (English)
  • laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • layen (Middle English (1100-1500))

4. lay

verb. ['ˈleɪ'] put in a horizontal position.

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  • lay (English)
  • laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • layen (Middle English (1100-1500))

5. off

adverb. ['ˈɔf'] from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete).

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6. off

adverb. ['ˈɔf'] at a distance in space or time.

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7. lay

verb. ['ˈleɪ'] prepare or position for action or operation.

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  • lay (English)
  • laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • layen (Middle English (1100-1500))

8. lay

verb. ['ˈleɪ'] lay eggs.

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  • lay (English)
  • laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • layen (Middle English (1100-1500))

9. off

adjective. ['ˈɔf'] not in operation or operational.

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10. lay

adjective. ['ˈleɪ'] characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy.

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  • lay (English)
  • laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • layen (Middle English (1100-1500))
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