How Do You Spell FURLOUGH?

Pronunciation: [fˈɜːlə͡ʊ] (IPA)

The word "furlough" is spelled with a silent "gh" at the end, which can be confusing to many English learners. The correct pronunciation is /ˈfɜːloʊ/, with emphasis on the first syllable. The "u" is pronounced as "er" and the "ough" is simply omitted, making the word sound like "fur-loh". The term refers to a temporary leave granted to an employee, usually without pay. It has been widely used during the COVID-19 pandemic as businesses and organizations struggle to cope with financial challenges.

FURLOUGH Meaning and Definition

  1. Furlough is a noun that refers to a temporary leave from work granted to an employee by their employer. It can also be used as a verb to describe the act of granting such leave.

    As a noun, furlough specifically conveys the concept of a leave of absence that is typically unpaid, but with the expectation of returning to work after a specified period of time. During a furlough, the employee is still considered to be employed by the company, though their duties and responsibilities are temporarily suspended. This arrangement is commonly used during financial hardships, organizational restructuring, or economic downturns, when employers may be unable to pay their employees or provide them full-time work.

    As a verb, furlough signifies the action of granting an employee temporary leave. Employers may choose to furlough their workforce to reduce costs and avoid layoffs during challenging times. Furloughed employees are often eligible to receive certain benefits, such as continued healthcare coverage or unemployment benefits, depending on their jurisdiction and employment agreement. The duration of a furlough can vary, from a few days to several months, and may be subject to extension or modification based on the evolving circumstances of the employer.

    Overall, the term "furlough" describes a temporary work arrangement in which an employee is granted leave with the expectation of returning to their job in the future.

  2. • To grant leave of absence.
    • Among mil. men, leave of absence from duty.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of FURLOUGH

The word "furlough" originated in the early 17th century and has its roots in two Dutch words: "verlof" and "vorloffe". "Verlof" means "leave" or "permission", while "vorloffe" means "to grant leave" or "to allow departure". Over time, these words were anglicized and combined to form the term "furlough" as we know it today. The concept of a furlough is related to granting temporary leave or absence, often from military duty or employment.

Similar spelling words for FURLOUGH

Plural form of FURLOUGH is FURLOUGHS

Conjugate verb Furlough

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have furloughed
you would have furloughed
he/she/it would have furloughed
we would have furloughed
they would have furloughed
I would have furlough
you would have furlough
he/she/it would have furlough
we would have furlough
they would have furlough

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been furloughing
you would have been furloughing
he/she/it would have been furloughing
we would have been furloughing
they would have been furloughing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would furlough
you would furlough
he/she/it would furlough
we would furlough
they would furlough

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be furloughing
you would be furloughing
he/she/it would be furloughing
we would be furloughing
they would be furloughing

FUTURE

I will furlough
you will furlough
he/she/it will furlough
we will furlough
they will furlough

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be furloughing
you will be furloughing
he/she/it will be furloughing
we will be furloughing
they will be furloughing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have furloughed
you will have furloughed
he/she/it will have furloughed
we will have furloughed
they will have furloughed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been furloughing
you will have been furloughing
he/she/it will have been furloughing
we will have been furloughing
they will have been furloughing

IMPERATIVE

you furlough
we let´s furlough

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to furlough

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was furloughing
you were furloughing
he/she/it was furloughing
we were furloughing
they were furloughing

PAST PARTICIPLE

furloughed

PAST PERFECT

I had furloughed
you had furloughed
he/she/it had furloughed
we had furloughed
they had furloughed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been furloughing
you had been furloughing
he/she/it had been furloughing
we had been furloughing
they had been furloughing

PRESENT

I furlough
you furlough
he/she/it furloughs
we furlough
they furlough

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am furloughing
you are furloughing
he/she/it is furloughing
we are furloughing
they are furloughing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

furloughing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have furloughed
you have furloughed
he/she/it has furloughed
we have furloughed
they have furloughed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been furloughing
you have been furloughing
he/she/it has been furloughing
we have been furloughing
they have been furloughing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it furlough

SIMPLE PAST

I furloughed
you furloughed
he/she/it furloughed
we furloughed
they furloughed

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