To reduce the workforce; to make (an employee) redundant.
To have (an employee) not work in order to reduce costs; to send (someone) on furlough.
To grant a furlough to (someone).
A period of unpaid time off, used by an employer to reduce costs.
The documents authorizing such leave.
especially one granted to a member of the armed forces, or to a prisoner.
especially one granted to a missionary.