furlough | English to English Dictionary

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furlough

('f/[@]/rl/oU/ )

a temporary leave of absence from military duty(noun.time)

source: wordnet30
Leave of absence; especially, leave given to an officer or soldier to be absent from service for a certain time; also, the document granting leave of absence.(noun)

source: webster1913

dismiss, usually for economic reasons(verb.social)

Synonym:
lay off

source: wordnet30
grant a leave to(verb.communication)

Example:
The prisoner was furloughed for the weekend to visit her children.

source: wordnet30
To furnish with a furlough; to grant leave of absence to, as to an officer or soldier.(verb)

source: webster1913

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