furlough
noun
a vacation or leave of absence granted to an enlisted person.
have furloughed
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present perfectof furlough.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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U.S. scientists bracing for a government shutdown that would have furloughed federal researchers and disrupted grantmaking are relieved that Congress averted a closure over the weekend with a temporary spending agreement.
From Science Magazine ● Oct. 2, 2023
Stellantis, GM and Ford have furloughed some employees at other factories because of the ripple effects of the strikes, including parts shortages, storage constraints and other issues.
From Reuters ● Sep. 22, 2023
Raimondo said two of Russia’s tank manufacturing plants have shut and many of its auto makers have furloughed workers and closed down.
From Washington Times ● May 12, 2022
Like many of its peers, Simon temporarily shut all 175 of its U.S. malls and outlets in March, and was reported to have furloughed about 30% of its workforce.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 26, 2020
Unlike during the last recession, many employers are trying to maintain coverage for workers whom they have furloughed or laid off, hoping they can bring them back when the economy improves.
From New York Times ● Jun. 27, 2020
