furlough
nouns
a temporary leave of absence from military duty
is a type of (narrower)
the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty
"a ten day's leave to visit his mother"
verbs
dismiss, usually for economic reasons
"She was laid off together with hundreds of other workers when the company downsized"
grant a leave to
"The prisoner was furloughed for the weekend to visit her children"
is a type of (narrower)
consent to, give permission
"She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"; "I won't let the police search her basement"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam"
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