lay off
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Definitions
Verb
put an end to a state or an activity; "Quit teasing your little brother"
Verb
dismiss, usually for economic reasons; "She was laid off together with hundreds of other workers when the company downsized"
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break
call it a day
call it quits
cheese
close off
downsize
drop
knock off
leave off
pull the plug
retire
shut off
sign off
withdraw