furlough (Meaning)
furlough (n)
a temporary leave of absence from military duty
furlough (v)
dismiss, usually for economic reasons
grant a leave to
furlough (a.)
Leave of abserice; especially, leave given to an offcer or soldier to be absent from service for a certain time; also, the document granting leave of absence.
furlough (v. t.)
To furnish with a furlough; to grant leave of absence to, as to an offcer or soldier.
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furlough Sentence Examples
- The company furloughed 20% of its workforce due to a downturn in the economy.
- The government granted a special furlough to essential workers during the pandemic.
- The furloughed employees were given a temporary leave of absence without pay.
- The furlough period was expected to last several months, but the company recalled employees sooner.
- The union negotiated a furlough agreement that provided some financial support to affected workers.
- The furloughed employees were given the option to take on temporary assignments in other divisions.
- The company implemented a furlough program to reduce operating costs and avoid layoffs.
- The furlough allowed the company to retain skilled workers during a time of economic uncertainty.
- The furloughed employees returned to work with renewed motivation and loyalty.
- The furlough experience taught the company the importance of having a flexible workforce that could adapt to changing conditions.
FAQs About the word furlough
a temporary leave of absence from military duty, dismiss, usually for economic reasons, grant a leave toLeave of abserice; especially, leave given to an offcer
firing, layoff,dismissal,axe, ax, discharge, sack, closing, pink slip, bum's rush
reemployment, recall, callback, recall, reemployment, callback,rehiring, rehiring, rehire, rehire
The company furloughed 20% of its workforce due to a downturn in the economy.
The government granted a special furlough to essential workers during the pandemic.
The furloughed employees were given a temporary leave of absence without pay.
The furlough period was expected to last several months, but the company recalled employees sooner.
