Usage examples of "laying off" in English with translation to Spanish

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The company laid off five people. La compañía despidió a cinco personas.

We've all been laid off. Todos fuimos despedidos.

The automobile company laid off 300 workers. La compañía de automóviles despidió a 300 trabajadores.

Tom couldn't completely rule out the possibility that he might be laid off from work. Tom no podía descartar del todo la posibilidad de que pudiera resultar despedido del trabajo.

We spent the night laying on the grass looking at the stars, so we could find a meaning or logic to life. Pasamos la noche acostados en el césped mirando las estrellas, con el fin de encontrar un sentido o lógica a la vida.

You had better call off your plan. Mejor le hubieras dado un alto a tu plan.

You like laying on the grass. Te gusta estar tumbado sobre la hierba.

The plane took off just now. El avión acaba de despegar.

You are laying in the bed. Vos estás tumbado en la cama.

I'm laying in bed with a killer hangover. Estoy tumbado en la cama con una resaca del copón.

I forgot to turn off the television before bed. Me olvidé de apagar la televisión antes de irme a la cama.

Police cordoned off the crime scene. La policía acordonó la escena del crimen.

A tall man went off from there in a hurry. Un hombre alto se marchó de allí con prisa.

What are you doing on your night off? ¿Qué vas a hacer en tu noche libre?

Tom is taking a few days off. Tom se está tomando un par de días libres.

That guy is off his rocker! ¡El tío está como una cabra!

Tom nearly fell off his chair. Tom casi se cayó de su silla.

Our plane took off exactly on time at six. Nuestro avión despegó exactamente a las seis.

He went to the airport to see his friend off. Ha salido al aeropuerto a despedir a un amigo.

Please take off your shirt. Por favor quítate la camisa.

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