Meaning & Definition of Furlough in English
English⟶
Furlough
/fərloʊ/
noun
1. A temporary leave of absence from military duty
synonym:
- furlough
verb
1. Dismiss, usually for economic reasons
- "She was laid off together with hundreds of other workers when the company downsized"
synonym:
- furlough,
- lay off
2. Grant a leave to
- "The prisoner was furloughed for the weekend to visit her children"
synonym:
- furlough