furl

Meanings

• Verb

  To draw in or roll up (a sail, for example) for securing or stowing.

  - "Sailors furl the sails before a storm."
  - "The captain ordered the crew to furl the jib."

• Verb

  To allow an employee to take a leave of absence, usually without pay.

  - "Due to budget cuts, the company was forced to furlough many employees."
  - "The government announced plans to furlough non-essential workers."

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Pronunciation

1. /fɝl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50284259"

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Antonyms

unfurl

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with furl
url , whirl , swirl , twirl

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Variants

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furl , furled , furling , furls

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Etymology

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Originally from Old French furler, meaning 'to roll up'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'furlough' comes from Old English furhholde, meaning 'to keep safe and sound'.

2. The longest recorded furl of a sail was over 2,000 feet long.

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Related Concepts

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1. Maritime: Related to the sea and sailing.

2. Employment: Pertains to the world of work and jobs.

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Culture

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In literature, 'furl' is often used in the context of sailing and maritime life. In business and economics, it refers to employee leave of absence, particularly during times of financial hardship.

How to Memorize "furl"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine rolling up a sail or a map to remember the meaning of 'furl'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'furl' with 'curl' to remember the 'roll up' meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Furl means Fur-Led Sails' to remember the meaning.

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