English / phrasal verb
Lay off
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To stop doing, using, or bothering something/someone; to take a break from something
In context
01
You should lay off late-night energy drinks while studying for your exams.
02
Lay off teasing him before the test; he is already experiencing severe anxiety.
Synonyms
refrain from,stop,desist
Antonyms
continue,indulge,persist
Collocations
lay off caffeine,lay off teasing,lay off junk food