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Furlough
Sounds like
furloh
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Simple meaning
What does Furlough mean?
Temporary leave from work or duty.
Dictionary definition
Temporary leave from work or duty, often unpaid or from military service.
Example sentences
Furlough in a sentence
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The worker was placed on furlough.
medium
The company had to furlough some staff.
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A furlough is usually temporary and different from a permanent job loss.
Synonyms
Words like Furlough
leaveTime away from work or duty.
Antonyms
Opposite words
permanent dismissalA lasting removal from a job.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to furlough, depending on context.
Word family
Furlough word family
Base word
furlough
noun
furloughs
More than one furlough.
verb
furloughed
Past form of furlough.
verb
furloughing
Action form of furlough.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does furlough mean?
Furlough means temporary leave from work or duty.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to furlough?
Leave is close in meaning to furlough in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of furlough?
Permanent Dismissal contrasts with furlough.
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