Meaning of the word furlough in English
What does furlough mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
furlough
US /ˈfɝː.loʊ/
UK /ˈfɜː.ləʊ/
Noun
a period of time that a soldier, worker, or prisoner is allowed to be absent, especially to return temporarily to their own home:
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He was an Army Sergeant home on furlough.
Verb
to give someone permission to be absent from the armed services, work, or prison for a period of time, especially to return temporarily to their own home:
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Furloughed servicemen must be given preference over civilian travel.