1. temporary leaves of absence granted to employees or military personnel
2. temporary layoffs of employees due to economic conditions

1. grants temporary leave to employees or military personnel
2. temporarily lays off employees due to budget constraints

Examples

• The soldiers received furloughs to visit their families during the holidays.
• Budget cuts forced the company to implement furloughs for half its workforce.
• The government furloughs federal employees during budget negotiations.
• Many workers faced unpaid furloughs during the economic downturn.
• The military base furloughs personnel on a rotating schedule.
• Hospital staff took mandatory furloughs to reduce operating costs.