What is the meaning of furlough?

noun

  • A temporary leave of absence from military duty.

verb

  • Dismiss, usually for economic reasons.
    • usage: "She was laid off together with hundreds of other workers when the company downsized"
  • Grant a leave to.
    • usage: "The prisoner was furloughed for the weekend to visit her children"
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