What is the meaning of Furlough?

A leave of absence or vacation.

  1. especially one granted to a member of the armed forces, or to a prisoner.
  2. especially one granted to a missionary.

especially one granted to a member of the armed forces, or to a prisoner.

especially one granted to a missionary.

The documents authorizing such leave.

A period of unpaid time off, used by an employer to reduce costs.

To grant a furlough to (someone).

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

Source: wiktionary.org