1
a temporary leave of absence from military duty
2
A leave of absence or vacation.
3
especially one granted to a member of the armed forces, or to a prisoner.
1
dismiss, usually for economic reasons
"She was laid off together with hundreds of other workers when the company downsized"
2
grant a leave to
"The prisoner was furloughed for the weekend to visit her children"
3
To grant a furlough to (someone).
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