(of an employer) To dismiss (workers) from employment, e.g. at a time of low business volume or through no fault of the worker, often with a severance package.
In painting, to apply gentle strokes to smooth a wet coat of paint so as to remove visible roller- or brush-marks, commonly using a dry brush; a similar technique, but using a loaded laying-off brush, may produce a smooth coat of paint when using a roller or the usual brush techniques would leave marks.
To place all or part of a bet with another bookmaker in order to reduce risk.
To plan out (a navigational course) using a chart.
To cease, quit, stop (doing something).
To stop bothering, teasing, or pestering someone; to leave (someone) alone.
To dismiss or expel someone from any longer performing duty or attending somewhere.
To offer an idea for consideration.
To produce in a haphazard fashion.
To emit.
To cause or experience debilitating muscle or joint pain in (a body part).
To put into a state of confusion.
To cause to project.
To utter carelessly.
To outdistance; to leave behind.
To discard; to dispense with something; to throw away.