furlough
Pronunciation:
/ˈfɜː(ɹ).ləʊ//ˈfɝ.loʊ/noun
Definitions
A leave of absence or vacation.
The documents authorizing such leave.
A period of unpaid time off, used by an employer to reduce costs.
verb
Definitions
To grant a furlough to (someone).
To have (an employee) not work in order to reduce costs; to send (someone) on furlough.