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congedo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • discharge verb To officially release someone from a hospital, job, the armed forces, or legal custody.
  • furlough noun An authorized leave of absence, especially for military personnel or employees.

Senses

congedo is used for these senses in English:

  • discharge (military) The act of releasing a member of the armed forces from service.
  • furlough A leave of absence or vacation.

discharge — full definition

  1. verb To officially release someone from a hospital, job, the armed forces, or legal custody.
  2. verb To fire a weapon, or to release something suddenly, such as a liquid, gas, or electrical charge.
  3. verb To fulfil or pay off a duty, debt, or obligation.
  4. noun The act of releasing someone or something, such as a patient, employee, or soldier.
  5. noun A substance released from the body or another source, such as pus or waste.

furlough — full definition

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

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