Furlough
WordNet
noun
(1) A temporary leave of absence from military duty
verb
(2) Grant a leave to
"The prisoner was furloughed for the weekend to visit her children"
(3) Dismiss, usually for economic reasons
"She was laid off together with hundreds of other workers when the company downsized"
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From , cognate with Danish (loaned from Middle Low German), German .
Noun
- A leave of absence or vacation.
- especially one granted to a member of the armed forces, or to a prisoner.
- especially one granted to a missionary.
- The documents authorizing such leave.
- A period of unpaid time off, used by an employer to reduce costs.
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