Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
Sales were down so they had to ________ some of their staff.

• A. put out
• B. get out
• C. lay off
• D. turn down

Answer 1

The correct option is C lay off

Option C is the correct answer because the phrasal verb 'lay off' means to end someone’s employment, especially temporarily, because there is not enough work for them.

Options A, B and D are incorrect because the phrasal verbs 'put out' means to make something stop burning, 'get out' means to leave and 'turn down' means to not accept an offer or request.