Cryptic crossword clue
Stop and fire 3,3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 3 letter word LAY OFF

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does LAY OFF mean?

LAY OFF noun
  1. (chiefly US) A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct).
  2. A period of time when someone is unavailable for work.
  3. A short pass that has been rolled in front of another player for them to kick.

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