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furlough meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of furlough at MeaningMonkey.org. furlough meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.FURLOUGH noun
Definition of furlough (noun)
- a temporary leave of absence from military duty
FURLOUGH verb
Definition of furlough (verb)
- dismiss, usually for economic reasons
- "She was laid off together with hundreds of other workers when the company downsized"
- synonyms: lay off
- grant a leave to
- "The prisoner was furloughed for the weekend to visit her children"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet