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1. A temporary leave of absence from military duty

1. Dismiss, usually for economic reasons
   - lay off
    
2. Grant a leave to
   "The prisoner was furloughed for the weekend to visit her children"

Derived forms: furloughing, furloughed, furloughs

Type of: allow, can [N. Amer], countenance, dismiss, displace, fire, force out, give notice, give the axe, give the sack, leave, leave of absence, let, permit, sack, send away, terminate

Encyclopedia: Furlough