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Noun
furlough
Definition: a temporary leave of absence from military duty
Definition: A leave of absence or vacation.
Definition: especially one granted to a member of the armed forces, or to a prisoner.
Verb
furlough
lay off
Definition: dismiss, usually for economic reasons; "She was laid off together with hundreds of other workers when the company downsized"
furlough
Definition: grant a leave to; "The prisoner was furloughed for the weekend to visit her children"
Definition: To grant a furlough to (someone).