If workers are given furlough, they are told to stay away from work for a certain period because there is not enough for them to do. This could mean a massive furlough of government workers
a temporary absence of a soldier or sailor by permission of the commanding officer
grant a leave to; "The prisoner was furloughed for the weekend to visit her children"
When soldiers are given furlough, they are given official permission to leave the area where they are based or are fighting, for a certain period. I was at home on furlough
If people who work for a particular organization are furloughed, they are given a furlough. We regret to inform you that you are being furloughed indefinitely The factories have begun furloughing hundreds of workers. = lay off
a temporary leave of absence from military duty grant a leave to; "The prisoner was furloughed for the weekend to visit her children"
Leave of absence; especially, leave given to an officer or soldier to be absent from service for a certain time; also, the document granting leave of absence
dismiss, usually for economic reasons; "She was laid off together with hundreds of other workers when the company downsized"
a temporary leave of absence from military duty grant a leave to; "The prisoner was furloughed for the weekend to visit her children" dismiss, usually for economic reasons; "She was laid off together with hundreds of other workers when the company downsized
A leave of absence or vacation, especially one granted to a member of the armed forces, or to a prisoner