1. (因工作量不足的)被迫休假，暂时下岗
If workers are given furlough, they are told to stay away from work for a certain period because there is not enough for them to do.

2. 使被迫休假;使暂时下岗
If people who work for a particular organization are furloughed, they are given a furlough.

3. (军人的)休假
When soldiers are given furlough, they are given official permission to leave the area where they are based or are fighting, for a certain period.

1. a temporary leave of absence from military duty