Furlough Definition Oxford Dictionary
A vacation or leave of absence granted to an enlisted person.
Furlough definition oxford dictionary. Definition of furlough written for english language learners from the merriam webster learner s dictionary with audio pronunciations usage examples and count noncount noun labels. A usually temporary layoff from work. A six week furlough north american english permission for a prisoner to leave prison for a period of time he was released on a weekend furlough. Definition of furlong noun in oxford advanced learner s dictionary.
The prisoner failed to return from a furlough. The only restrictions placed on officers granting furloughs limited leaves to no more than thirty days for 5 percent of the unit at one time i had a 10 day furlough from louisiana and the trip home took three days each way his occasional trips to england on furlough or for training were when he felt most out of water. Many plant workers have been forced to go on furlough.