Furlough Definition & Meaning
furlough
- noun
- a temporary leave of absence from military duty
- verb
- dismiss, usually for economic reasons; "She was laid off together with hundreds of other workers when the company downsized"
- grant a leave to; "The prisoner was furloughed for the weekend to visit her children"
"Furlough" in song lyrics
See how furlough is used in real songs:
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"Cause the next year it was me and Ef on the furlough"
Black Sheep — Autobiographical -
"Rush it then, I'm only out on a furlough"
Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. — Riot Pump -
"Wish I was out on a furlough"
W.C. and the MAAD Circle — Out on a Furlough
Words that rhyme with furlough
Usage tips for "furlough"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does furlough mean?
- a temporary leave of absence from military duty dismiss, usually for economic reasons; "She was laid off together with hundreds of other workers when the company downsized" grant a leave to; "The prisoner was furloughed for the weekend to visit her children"
- What part of speech is furlough?
- Furlough is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does furlough have?
- Furlough has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).