Explanation and meaning of furlough.

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furlough

/'fɜrloʊ/

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verb
dismiss, usually for economic reasons
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lay off

type of:
terminate can give notice give the axe give the sack sack send away dismiss displace fire force out
noun
a temporary leave of absence from military duty
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type of:
leave leave of absence
verb
grant a leave to
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"The prisoner was furloughed for the weekend to visit her children"

type of:
countenance allow let permit

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