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FURLOUGH

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Furlough.

How to pronounce furlough:

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Furlough - as a noun

A temporary leave of absence from military duty

Furlough - as a verb

Dismiss, usually for economic reasons

Example: "She was laid off together with hundreds of other workers when the company downsized"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lay off
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
candismissdisplacefiregive noticegive the axegive the sacksacksend awayterminate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Grant a leave to

Example: "The prisoner was furloughed for the weekend to visit her children"

Example Sentences

"Many employees were placed on furlough during the company's temporary closure."
"The government announced a furlough scheme to support businesses during the pandemic."
"He was worried about how he would manage his finances during the furlough period."
"The employees were grateful for the furlough as it gave them some time off to spend with their families."
"The airline had to implement furloughs due to a decrease in travel demand."
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Word Game Points

Is FURLOUGH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, furlough is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FURLOUGH has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is FURLOUGH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, furlough is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FURLOUGH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is FURLOUGH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, furlough is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FURLOUGH has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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