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.
To grant a furlough to (someone).
To have (an employee) not work in order to reduce costs; to send (someone) on furlough.
The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.
A statement, insult, etc. that prevents the opponent from replying further.
An autistic response to stress or sensory overload, in which the individual freezes up and becomes silent, motionless, and unresponsive.