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Furlough
01
a temporary leave of absence from military duty
02
a temporary release of a convict from prison
Examples
He was granted a furlough to attend his daughter's wedding.
During his furlough, he worked to rebuild his life outside of prison.
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
Examples
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.
02
grant a leave to
