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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GM also has furloughed about 2,300 U.S. workers due to the impact of the UAW strike.
From Reuters ● Oct. 15, 2023
Since their closure, the city has furloughed employees and cut city programs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2020
Coach has furloughed 2,800 of about 5,000 employees and the rest have taken a 40 percent cut in pay since March, he added.
From New York Times ● Aug. 17, 2020
Mum has furloughed 24 staff, so she only has my sister and I to help with her daily farm shop stall, where we sell everyday essentials.
From BBC ● May 10, 2020
It has furloughed some 26,000 employees as well as executives, including Aron.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 29, 2020
