Furlough (Noun)
Meaning
A temporary leave of absence from military duty.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The soldier was granted a furlough to attend his sister's wedding.
- During his furlough, the lieutenant visited his family in the countryside.
- The general ordered a furlough for the entire battalion to rest and recover.
- After a year of combat, the sergeant was given a furlough to return home.
- The furlough was extended for an additional week due to transportation delays.