Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Furloughing.
Furloughing - as a noun
A temporary leave of absence from military duty
Furloughing - 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
"The furloughing of employees was necessary due to budget cuts."
"The company announced that there would be furloughing of staff next month."
"The government decided to implement furloughing for certain sectors during the pandemic."
"The union negotiated better terms for furloughing in the new contract."
"Many workers faced uncertainty during the furloughing period."
Word Game Points
Is FURLOUGHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, furloughing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FURLOUGHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is FURLOUGHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, furloughing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFURLOUGHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.
Is FURLOUGHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, furloughing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFURLOUGHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.
