furlough
noun/ˈfɜrloʊ/
Frequency rank: #16,433 most common English word
Meaning
a temporary leave of absence granted to an employee, especially due to economic or operational reasons.
Example sentence
Many workers were sent on furlough when the factory temporarily shut down.
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