Associations to the word «Furlough»

Wiktionary

FURLOUGH, noun. A leave of absence or vacation.
FURLOUGH, noun. (US) especially one granted to a member of the armed forces, or to a prisoner.
FURLOUGH, noun. (British) especially one granted to a missionary.
FURLOUGH, noun. The documents authorizing such leave.
FURLOUGH, noun. (US) A period of unpaid time off, used by an employer to reduce costs.
FURLOUGH, verb. (transitive) To grant a furlough to (someone).

Dictionary definition

FURLOUGH, noun. A temporary leave of absence from military duty.
FURLOUGH, verb. Dismiss, usually for economic reasons; "She was laid off together with hundreds of other workers when the company downsized".
FURLOUGH, verb. Grant a leave to; "The prisoner was furloughed for the weekend to visit her children".

Wise words

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