What does furlough mean?
Furlough means A leave of absence or vacation..
Furlough
/ˈfɜː.ləʊ/ · noun
Meaning
A leave of absence or vacation..
Definitions by Sense
- A leave of absence or vacation.
- The documents authorizing such leave.
- A period of unpaid time off, used by an employer to reduce costs.
- (transitive) To grant a furlough to (someone).
- (transitive) To have (an employee) not work in order to reduce costs; to send (someone) on furlough.
Example Sentences
The state estimates the one-day-a-month furlough spread over the 18 months of the plan would amount to a 5 percent cut in pay.
This implies, for example, that firms should not revise their estimated production capacity downwards when furloughing workers, but should do so after laying off staff permanently.
Synonyms for furlough
Antonyms for furlough
Related Words
Word Forms
- furloughs
- furloughing
- furloughed
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for furlough?
Common synonyms include lay off.
What is the opposite of furlough?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use furlough in a sentence?
The state estimates the one-day-a-month furlough spread over the 18 months of the plan would amount to a 5 percent cut in pay.
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