Question
Phrasal verbs are highlighted in bold in the
below-given sentences. Mark the option that best describes its meaning. The company had to lay off a significant number of employees due to financial constraints.Solution
"Lay off" means to terminate or dismiss employees, often due to financial difficulties. "terminate" is the suitable option in this context.
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