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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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

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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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