furlough

Noun
  1. A temporary leave of absence from military duty (synset 115164392)
    is a type of: leave, leave of absence - the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty
Verb
  1. Dismiss, usually for economic reasons (synset 202408679)
    "She was laid off together with hundreds of other workers when the company downsized"
    is a type of: can, dismiss, displace, fire, force out, give notice, give the axe, give the sack, sack, send away, terminate - terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
    subtypes: downsize - dismiss from work
    same as: lay off
  2. Grant a leave to (synset 200750809)
    "The prisoner was furloughed for the weekend to visit her children"
    is a type of: allow, countenance, let, permit - consent to, give permission

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