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fur·lough
 furlough
- pronunciation:
- fuhr
lo
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a leave of absence or vacation for an enlisted person in the military.
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| definition 2: |
a temporary dismissal of an employee because of a lack of work; layoff.
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| related words: |
leave, vacation |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
furloughed, furloughing, furloughs |
| definition 1: |
to grant (someone) a furlough.
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| definition 2: |
to lay off (an employee).
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