to let someone temporarily stop working, often soldiers or prisoners
The soldiers were furloughed for the holidays.
兵士たちは休日のために休暇を与えられました。
to let a prisoner leave jail for a short time
The prisoner was furloughed for a family emergency.
囚人は家族の緊急事態のために一時的に釈放されました。
to temporarily lay off workers because there is not enough money to pay them
Due to the economic downturn, many employees were furloughed.
景気後退のために、多くの従業員が臨時解雇されました。
a temporary leave from work, especially for soldiers or prisoners
The plane was full of soldiers going home on furlough.
飛行機は休暇で家に帰る兵士でいっぱいでした。
a short period of time a prisoner is allowed to leave jail
The prisoner failed to return from a furlough.
囚人は休暇から帰って来ませんでした。
a period of time when workers are temporarily laid off because there is not enough money to pay them
Many employees faced furloughs during the economic crisis.
経済危機の間、多くの従業員が臨時解雇に直面しました。