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furlough

The correct spelling is furlough.

How to pronounce furlough

/ˈfɜː(ɹ).ləʊ/
noun

IPA: /ˈfɜː(ɹ).ləʊ/

Say it like: Fur-low

The correct spelling is furlough. A leave of absence or vacation.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A leave of absence or vacation.
  2. 2.The documents authorizing such leave.
  3. 3.A period of unpaid time off, used by an employer to reduce costs.

verb

  1. 1.To grant a furlough to (someone).
  2. 2.To have (an employee) not work in order to reduce costs; to send (someone) on furlough.

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