furlough
|fur-lough|
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🇺🇸
/ˈfɜrloʊ/
🇬🇧
/ˈfɜːləʊ/
temporary leave
Etymology
Etymology Information
'furlough' originates from Dutch, specifically the word 'verlof', where 'ver-' meant 'for' and 'lof' meant 'leave'.
Historical Evolution
'verlof' transformed into the German word 'verlaub', and eventually became the modern English word 'furlough' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'permission to leave', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'temporary leave of absence'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a temporary leave of absence from work, especially that granted to a member of the armed services.
The soldier was granted a furlough to visit his family.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45