Usage examples of "lay off" in English with translation to Italian

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The company was forced to lay off many employees. La ditta fu costretta a licenziare parecchi impiegati.

General Motors laid off its 76,000 workers. General Motors ha licenziato i suoi 76.000 lavoratori.

You should lay by something against a rainy day. Dovresti portarti qualcosa per proteggerti in una giornata di pioggia.

He can't take his eyes off her. Non riesce a toglierle gli occhi di dosso.

In May, all birds lay an egg. In maggio tutti gli uccelli depongono un uovo.

The meeting was put off because John was sick. La riunione è stata rimandata perché John era malato.

Before David arrived, Samantha started to lay the table. Prima che David arrivasse Samantha cominciò ad apparecchiare.

Get your hands off! Giù le mani!

He lay injured on the ground. È sdraiato ferito per terra.

Tom nearly fell off his chair. Tom è quasi caduto dalla sedia.

Birds lay eggs. Gli uccelli depongono uova.

I got off at the wrong station. Sono sceso dal treno alla stazione sbagliata.

Now she lay weak in bed. Adesso è stesa debole sul letto.

Rugby is a sport which is never called off by rain. Il rugby è uno sport che non viene mai interrotto per la pioggia.

Those hens lay eggs almost every day. Quelle galline depongono uova quasi ogni giorno.

The exhibitor is cutted off from the conversation. L'espositore è tagliato fuori dalla conversazione.

Don't lay the blame on me Non posi la colpa su me

Take the battery off the machine. Togli la batteria dalla macchina.

Tom took his tie off. Tom si è tolto la cravatta.

He is off duty today. Non è in servizio oggi.

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