adjective
- temporarily laid off from work, especially due to economic conditions or lack of work
Usage: often used in employment contexts
Examples
- Many airline employees were furloughed during the pandemic.
- The furloughed workers are hoping to return to their jobs soon.
- She has been furloughed from the factory for three months.
- Furloughed government employees waited for Congress to pass the budget.
- The company announced that furloughed staff would receive partial benefits.
- He applied for unemployment benefits after being furloughed.