What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Furlough - What does it mean?

furlough | |

furlough

English

Noun

(wikipedia furlough) (en noun)
  • A leave of absence or vacation.
  • # (US) especially one granted to a member of the armed forces, or to a prisoner.
  • # (British) especially one granted to a missionary.
  • The documents authorizing such leave.
  • (US) A period of unpaid time off, used by an employer to reduce costs.
  • * '>citation

    • Quotations

    * (English Citations of "furlough")

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To grant a furlough to (someone).

    • Not English

    has no English definition. It may be misspelled.