furlough (verb)

a temporary leave of absence from military duty

furlough, lay off (verb)

dismiss, usually for economic reasons

"She was laid off together with hundreds of other workers when the company downsized"

furlough (verb)

grant a leave to

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

furlough (Noun)

The documents authorizing such leave.

furlough (Noun)

A leave of absence or vacation.

furlough (Noun)

A period of unpaid time off, used by an employer to reduce costs.

furlough (Verb)

To grant a furlough to (someone).

Furlough

In the United States, a furlough is a temporary unpaid 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.

Furlough

A furlough (; from Dutch: verlof, "leave of absence") is a temporary leave of employees due to special needs of a company or employer, which may be due to economic conditions of a specific employer or in society as a whole. These furloughs may be short or long term.