군인이나 공무원 등에게 주어지는 정기적인 휴가 또는 허가된 부재.
A leave of absence, especially one granted to a member of the armed forces or a civil servant.
예문:
"The sergeant spent his furlough hiking in the mountains."
"She applied for a furlough to settle her personal affairs."
경제적 사정이나 업무 부족으로 인한 노동자의 일시적인 해직 또는 무급 휴직.
A temporary suspension or layoff from work, usually due to economic conditions or a lack of work.
예문:
"The airline announced thousands of furloughs due to the sudden drop in travel demand."
"During the government shutdown, non-essential workers were put on furlough."
수감자가 특정 목적을 위해 교도소에서 일시적으로 나가는 허가.
The temporary release of a prisoner from a correctional institution for a specific purpose or duration.
예문:
"The inmate was granted a weekend furlough to attend his father's funeral."
"Furlough programs are designed to help prisoners reintegrate into society."
노동자를 일시적으로 해직하거나 휴가를 주어 쉬게 하다.
To grant a leave of absence or to suspend an employee temporarily without pay, typically due to economic conditions.
예문:
"The tech giant chose to furlough contractors rather than fire full-time staff."
"The military commander furloughed the troops after the successful mission."