Government Actions And Policies

verb to bring under the ownership or control of a nation or government

• The government decided to nationalize the telecommunications industry.
• They're talking about nationalizing the banks.
• Let's just nationalize the whole thing and be done with it.
• She wanted to nationalize her passion for art and make it her career.

verb to make something illegal; to prohibit by law

• The new law outlawed the use of plastic bags in the city.
• They outlawed smoking in public places.
• They totally outlawed skateboarding in the park.
• She felt like her emotions were outlawed in her family.

noun A temporary leave of absence granted to an employee, often without pay.

verb To lay off or grant a leave of absence to an employee, usually temporarily.

adjective Describing someone who has been placed on furlough.

adverb In a manner related to being furloughed.

• Due to the economic downturn, many employees were furloughed from their jobs.
• My friend got furloughed from his position at the company.
• I heard they furloughed a bunch of people at the office.
• The storm furloughed all outdoor activities for the day.