furlough

/fˈɜːlə‍ʊ/

/ˈfɝɫoʊ/

Furlough

a temporary leave of absence from military duty

a temporary release of a convict from prison

to furlough

MAIN VERB

dismiss, usually for economic reasons

synonyms : lay off

grant a leave to

Examples

1. People are furloughed.

2. Half of his 30 staff are furloughed.

3. January 2019, the partial government shutdown furloughs some census staff during a critical preparation time.

4. Dancers have been furloughed.