verb
- temporarily laying off employees from work, typically without pay, due to economic conditions or lack of work
Usage: present participle of furlough
Examples
- The company is furloughing half its workforce due to the economic downturn.
- Many airlines began furloughing pilots during the pandemic.
- The factory is furloughing workers until demand increases.
- Management announced they would be furloughing employees for two weeks.
- The restaurant is furloughing staff during the slow winter months.
- Instead of permanent layoffs, the company is furloughing workers temporarily.