furlough

1. N-VAR 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. (因無足夠工作可做而) 停職 (某段時間)[美國英語]

This could mean a massive furlough of government workers. 這會意味著政府工作人員的一次大槼模停職。

2. V-T If people who work for a particular organization are furloughed, they are given a furlough. 使停職[美國英語]

We regret to inform you that you are being furloughed indefinitely. 我們遺憾地通知你：你被無限期地停職了。