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furlough

/'fɜrloʊ/

Synonyms of furlough Antonyms of furlough Examples of furlough Usage of furlough Parts of furlough Definition that contains furlough Words sounding like furlough Explanation of furlough

verb
dismiss, usually for economic reasons
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Similar:

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

Examples of furlough

"The prisoner was furloughed for the weekend to visit her children"