HyperDic: furlough

English > 3 senses of the word furlough:
VERBsocialfurlough, lay offdismiss, usually for economic reasons
communicationfurloughgrant a leave to
NOUNtimefurlougha temporary leave of absence from military duty
furlough > pronunciation
Soundsfer'low
Rhymesafterglow ... yellow: 77 rhymes with low...
English > furlough: 3 senses > noun 1, time
MeaningA temporary leave of absence from military duty.
Broaderleave, leave of absenceThe period of time during which you are absent from work or duty
Spanishpermiso laboral, permiso, sabático
Verbsfurloughgrant a leave to
English > furlough: 3 senses > verb 1, social
Meaningdismiss, usually for economic reasons.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
Synonymlay off
NarrowerdownsizeDismiss from work
Broaderdisplace, fire, give notice, can, dismiss, give the axe, send away, sack, force out, give the sack, terminateTerminate the employment of
Spanishdespedir
Catalanacomiadar, destituir
English > furlough: 3 senses > verb 2, communication
Meaninggrant a leave to.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
Example"The prisoner was furloughed for the weekend to visit her children"
Broaderpermit, allow, let, countenanceconsent to, give permission
Nounsfurlougha temporary leave of absence from military duty

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