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lomautus — meaning in English

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English meaning

furlough noun An authorized leave of absence, especially for military personnel or employees.

Senses

lomautus is used for these senses in English:

furlough A period of unpaid time off, used by an employer to reduce costs.
layoff (chiefly, US) A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct).

furlough — full definition

noun An authorized leave of absence, especially for military personnel or employees.
verb To place an employee on temporary unpaid leave, often to cut costs.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Finnish words

loma lomalupa pakkoloma myöntää loma lomauttaa irtisanominen