furlough
1 of 2noun/ˈfɝloʊ/
Forms:furloughs
1
a temporary leave of absence from military duty
2
a temporary release of a convict from prison
- He was granted a furlough to attend his daughter's wedding.
- During his furlough, he worked to rebuild his life outside of prison.
- The convict used his furlough to reunite with family members.
- She was nervous but hopeful as she prepared for her first furlough.
- The inmate was given a furlough for a few days to visit a dying relative.