furlough
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Definitions
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"
Verb
grant a leave to; "The prisoner was furloughed for the weekend to visit her children"
More General Terms
allow
can
countenance
dismiss
displace
fire
force out
give notice
give the axe
give the sack
leave
leave of absence
let
permit
sack
send away
terminate