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 offHypernyms (Closely Related)
candismissdisplacefiregive noticegive the axegive the sacksacksend awayterminateHyponyms (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."
Word Game Points
Is FURLOUGH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, furlough is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordFURLOUGH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is FURLOUGH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, furlough is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFURLOUGH has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
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