Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Furloughed.
Furloughed - as a noun
A temporary leave of absence from military duty
Furloughed - 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 furloughed during the pandemic."
"The company announced a furloughed period due to financial difficulties."
"The furloughed workers anxiously waited for news on when they could return to work."
"During the government shutdown, thousands of federal workers were furloughed."
"The airline industry has furloughed a significant number of employees to cut costs."
Word Game Points
Is FURLOUGHED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, furloughed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FURLOUGHED has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is FURLOUGHED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, furloughed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFURLOUGHED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is FURLOUGHED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, furloughed is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFURLOUGHED has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.
