furlough

Definition of furlough

Nouns

a temporary leave of absence from military duty
Type of:
leave, leave of absence
the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty

Verbs

dismiss, usually for economic reasons
Synonyms:
lay off
Types:
downsize
dismiss from work
Type of:
can, dismiss, displace, fire, force out, give notice, give the axe, give the sack, sack, send away, terminate
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
grant a leave to
"The prisoner was furloughed for the weekend to visit her children"
Type of:
allow, countenance, let, permit
consent to, give permission

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