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furlough
mastery UK /ˈfɜː.ləʊ/ US /ˈfɝ.loʊ/nounverbname
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Which option is closest in meaning to 'furlough' as used in this sentence?
When the economy slowed, many companies chose to furlough workers rather than lay them off immediately.