Furlough
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British pronunciation/fˈɜːlə‍ʊ/
American pronunciation/ˈfɝɫoʊ/

Definition & Meaning of "furlough"

Furlough
01

a temporary leave of absence from military duty

02

a temporary release of a convict from prison

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He was granted a furlough to attend his daughter's wedding.
During his furlough, he worked to rebuild his life outside of prison.
The convict used his furlough to reunite with family members.
to furlough
01

to grant an employee a temporary leave of absence, often without pay, due to economic reasons, company restructuring, or other circumstances beyond their control

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The company furloughs some of its employees during the slow season to manage costs more effectively.
Last year, the airline furloughed hundreds of employees as a result of reduced travel demand during the pandemic.
The company is currently furloughing non-essential staff members until business conditions improve.
02

grant a leave to

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