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Furlough
01
a temporary leave of absence from military duty
02
a temporary release of a convict from prison
Example
The convict used his furlough to reunite with family members.
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
Example
The company furloughs some of its employees during the slow season to manage costs more effectively.
The company is currently furloughing non-essential staff members until business conditions improve.
Throughout the economic downturn, many businesses were furloughing workers to cope with declining revenue.
02
grant a leave to
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