furlough vs let

furlough and let both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
furlough	Yes	No	Yes	No
let	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, let is a hypernym of furlough; that is, let is a word with a broader meaning than furlough:

Other hypernyms of furlough include allow, countenance, permit.

furlough (noun)	let (noun)
a temporary leave of absence from military duty	a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again

furlough (verb)	let (verb)
grant a leave to	leave unchanged
dismiss, usually for economic reasons	cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
	actively cause something to happen
	consent to, give permission; permit
	grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
	make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen