HyperDic: walkout

English > 2 senses of the word walkout:
NOUNactwalkouta strike in which the workers walk out
actwalkoutthe act of walking out (of a meeting or organization) as a sign of protest
walkout > pronunciation
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English > walkout: 2 senses > noun 1, act
MeaningA strike in which the workers walk out.
Broaderstrike, work stoppageA group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
Spanishmarcha sindical
Verbswalk outstop work in order to press demands
English > walkout: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe act of walking out (of a meeting or organization) as a sign of protest.
Example"there was a walkout by the Black members as the chairman rose to speak"
Broaderprotest, objection, dissentThe act of protesting
Verbswalk outleave abruptly, often in protest or anger

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