Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Furloughs.
Furloughs - as a noun
A temporary leave of absence from military duty
Furloughs - 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 company announced that there would be furloughs starting next month."
"Many employees were affected by the furloughs and had to find part-time jobs."
"The government's decision to implement furloughs was met with protests from workers."
"During the furloughs, employees were not allowed to work or receive a paycheck."
"The union negotiated for shorter furloughs to minimize the impact on its members."
Word Game Points
Is FURLOUGHS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, furloughs is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FURLOUGHS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is FURLOUGHS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, furloughs is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFURLOUGHS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is FURLOUGHS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, furloughs is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFURLOUGHS has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
