furlough

• Substantiv, das eine vorübergehende Beurlaubung oder Freistellung von der Arbeit bezeichnet, oft aus wirtschaftlichen Gründen oder wegen Arbeitsmangels, mit der Aussicht auf Rückkehr auf die Stelle. Im Englischen kann es auch einen Zwangsurlaub für Beschäftigte des öffentlichen Dienstes oder militärische Beurlaubung bedeuten.

A noun referring to a temporary leave of absence from employment, often due to economic reasons or lack of work, with the expectation of returning to the job.

1. Temporary leave from workB2formal

   A temporary leave of absence from employment, often due to economic reasons or lack of work.

   Zwangsbeurlaubung

   • The company placed 200 employees on furlough during the recession.
   • He was on furlough for three months before being recalled.
   • Furloughs are often used to reduce costs without laying off staff.

   Synonymelayoffleaveleave of absencetime off

   Antonymeemploymentjobwork

2. Military leaveB2formal

   A leave of absence granted to a soldier or military personnel.

   Urlaub für Militärangehörige

   • The soldier returned home on furlough for the holidays.
   • He was granted a two-week furlough after his deployment.
   • Military personnel often look forward to their furlough periods.

   Synonymeleavelibertypassshore leave

   Antonymedeploymentdutymobilizationservice

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemandem (besonders Militärangehörigen oder Angestellten) bezahlten oder unbezahlten Urlaub zu gewähren oder ihn vorübergehend von der Arbeit freizustellen, oft wegen Arbeitsmangels oder Budgetkürzungen.

A verb meaning to grant a leave of absence, especially to military personnel or employees, often temporarily due to lack of work or budget constraints.

1. Temporary leave from workB2formal

   To grant someone a temporary leave of absence from employment, often due to budget cuts or lack of work.

   In Zwangsurlaub schicken

   • The company furloughed 200 employees during the economic downturn.
   • Many workers were furloughed without pay for three months.
   • The government furloughed non-essential staff during the shutdown.

   Synonymelay offstand-downsuspend

2. Military leaveB2formal

   To grant a soldier or military personnel a temporary leave from duty.

   Urlaub

   • The soldiers were furloughed for two weeks after the deployment.
   • He was furloughed to visit his family during the holidays.
   • The commanding officer furloughed the troops for rest and recuperation.