furlough

/ˈfɜː(ɹ).ləʊ/ · noun

Meaning

A leave of absence or vacation.
The documents authorizing such leave.
A period of unpaid time off, used by an employer to reduce costs.
To grant a furlough to (someone).
To have (an employee) not work in order to reduce costs; to send (someone) on furlough.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

lay off(English)tenure(English)say-so(English)seniority(English)permission(English)retirement(English)leave(English)senior(English)tenn(English)parole(English)roost(English)adhered(English)

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Sources

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