FURLOUGH

Furlough

In the United States, a furlough is a temporary leave of some employees due to special needs of a company, which may be due to economic conditions at the specific employer or in the economy as a whole. These involuntary furloughs may be short or long term, and many of those affected may seek other temporary employment during that time.

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furlough

Noun

  1. A leave of absence or vacation.
    1. especially one granted to a member of the armed forces, or to a prisoner.
    2. especially one granted to a missionary.
  2. The documents authorizing such leave.
  3. A period of unpaid time off, used by an employer to reduce costs.

Verb

  1. To grant a furlough to (someone).


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