Lay off and Lay

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Lay off

Lay off verb - To bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end.
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Lay and lay off are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lay" instead a verb "Lay off".

Lay

Lay verb - To arrange something in a certain spot or position.
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Lay off and lay are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Lay off" with "Lay", this verbs are similar.
Nearby Words: laying, laid

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