Furlough

Synonyms of furlough

• vacation
• leave of absence
• sabbatical

Antonyms of furlough

• recall
• revoke
• reinstate

Collocations of furlough

temporary leave

Frequency: 70 %

He was placed on temporary leave due to the company's financial situation.

unpaid leave

Frequency: 60 %

She had to take unpaid leave during the furlough period.

mandatory furlough

Frequency: 50 %

All employees had to take a mandatory furlough as part of the cost-cutting measures.

extended furlough

Frequency: 45 %

The company announced an extended furlough for certain departments.

government furlough

Frequency: 40 %

The government furloughed a large number of workers during the shutdown.

Idiomatic Expressions for furlough

• Phrase: furloughed workers
  Meaning: employees who have been temporarily laid off or given a leave of absence
  Usage: The company furloughed workers during the economic downturn.