Definitions
1.NounA leave of absence or vacation.
Especially one granted to a member of the armed forces, or to a prisoner.
Especially one granted to a missionary.
2.NounEspecially one granted to a member of the armed forces, or to a prisoner.
3.NounEspecially one granted to a missionary.
4.NounThe documents authorizing such leave.
5.NounA period of unpaid time off, used by an employer to reduce costs.
6.VerbTo grant a furlough to (someone).
7.VerbTo have (an employee) not work in order to reduce costs; to send (someone) on furlough.