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Furlough (Verb)

Grant a leave to; "The prisoner was furloughed for the weekend to visit her children".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The prison authorities decided to furlough the inmate for his daughter's wedding.
The company furloughed many employees during the recession due to financial constraints.
He was furloughed by the hospital to tend to his ill mother at home.
The soldier was furloughed for two weeks to get married.
The inmate was furloughed for a day so she could attend her sister's funeral.

Dismiss, usually for economic reasons; "She was laid off together with hundreds of other workers when the company downsized".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Many employees were furloughed after the company experienced financial difficulties during the pandemic.
Some employees were furloughed for several months due to reduced work demands at the factory.
To cut costs, several employees were furloughed while the company restructured its management.
The local government decided to furlough some city workers for three consecutive months.
During the economic downturn, thousands of government workers were furloughed for two weeks.