furlough
Furlough (noun) means an authorized leave of absence, especially for military personnel or employees. Example: “The soldier used his furlough to visit his family before deployment.”
How to use furlough
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA temporary, often unpaid, leave from work or duty, or the act of putting someone on that leave.
Word forms
furloughed past tense, furloughs plural, Furloughs plural, furloughs singular
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The soldier used his _____ to visit his family before deployment.
Etymology
From Dutch verlof ("furlough, permission"), related to German Verlaub — ultimately the same root family as the English word "leave."
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What does “furlough” mean?
The word “furlough” means an authorized leave of absence, especially for military personnel or employees. In plain terms, a temporary, often unpaid, leave from work or duty, or the act of putting someone on that leave.
How do you pronounce “furlough”?
“Furlough” is pronounced FUR-loh (/ˈfɝ.loʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “furlough” in a sentence?
Here is “furlough” used in a sentence: “The soldier used his furlough to visit his family before deployment.”
What part of speech is “furlough”?
Depending on how it is used, “furlough” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “furlough” come from?
The word “furlough” comes from German. From Dutch verlof ("furlough, permission"), related to German Verlaub — ultimately the same root family as the English word "leave.".
How many meanings does “furlough” have?
“Furlough” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an authorized leave of absence, especially for military personnel or employees.
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