furlough
noun
a vacation or leave of absence granted to an enlisted person.
has furloughed
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present perfectof furlough (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Stellantis has furloughed nearly 370 workers in Ohio and Indiana.
From Reuters ● Oct. 3, 2023
In January, a Virgin Orbit spacecraft failed an hour into its flight; the company since has furloughed employees.
From New York Times ● Mar. 23, 2023
Wetherspoons said on Wednesday that it has furloughed 99% of its workforce.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2020
It has furloughed some 26,000 employees as well as executives, including Aron.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 29, 2020
It also has furloughed dozens of workers and reduced their hours.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2020
