furlough

Definitions

A temporary leave of absence granted to an employee, often without pay.

A vacation or leave of absence granted to a member of the armed forces.

Examples

Due to the company's financial difficulties, many employees were placed on temporary furlough.

The soldier was granted a short furlough to visit his family back home.

Synonyms

leave of absence layoff sabbatical temporary release suspension time off

Antonyms

employment hiring retention active duty recall reinstatement