furloughing

Meanings

• Verb

  The action or practice of releasing an employee from work for a period of time, usually temporary, due to lack of work or business closure.

  - "Due to the economic downturn, the company had to furlough many of its employees."
  - "The factory will be closed for two weeks, and all employees will be furloughed."
  - "The government announced a scheme to help businesses furlough their staff during the pandemic."

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Variants

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furlough , furloughed , furloughing , furloughs

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Etymology

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Originally referred to the granting of a leave of absence to sailors from their ships during the off-season. The term comes from the Old French word 'furler' meaning 'to roll up' and the Middle English word 'lagh' meaning 'loaf'.

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Trivia

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1. During World War II, the US government furloughed workers in industries that were not essential to the war effort.

2. In the UK, the term 'furlough' is also used to refer to a journey by ship or boat.

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Related Concepts

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1. Layoff: A permanent separation from employment, usually due to business closure or lack of work.

2. Reduction in Force (RIF): A large-scale layoff or termination of employment due to business restructuring or downsizing.

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Culture

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Furloughing has been a common practice in various industries during economic downturns or periods of business closure. It allows companies to reduce labor costs without laying off employees permanently. In literature, the term has been used metaphorically to describe a temporary release from a difficult situation or obligation.

How to Memorize "furloughing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a company temporarily releasing employees from work during a period of business closure or lack of work.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with a temporary leave of absence from work.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Furlough means Fur-lough, leaving work for a while'.

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