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walkout Definition

☆ walk·out (-o̵ut′)

noun

  1. a strike of workers
  2. an abrupt departure of people, as from a meeting, in a show of protest

walkout* Synonyms

walkout*

n.

sit-down, boycott, demonstration; see protest, strike 1.

walkout Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • stage: Three days later 3,000 bus workers staged a walkout in protest.
  • organize: There was even an organized walkout from the Commune.
  • lead: In fact PRC led a walkout when the voting on speakers was taking place.
  • spark: Postal workers: Backlog sparks a walkout AROUND 1,000 postal workers walked out at Watford sorting office on Thursday of last week.
  • threaten: The threatened walkouts follow Grampian's decision to end final salary pension schemes for workers at a number of its plants.
  • follow: BA staff return to work - From BBC - British Airways staff are returning to work following an unofficial walkout at Heathrow Airport.

Adjective modifier

  • unofficial: BA staff return to work - From BBC - British Airways staff are returning to work following an unofficial walkout at Heathrow Airport.
  • 24-hour: The 24-hour walkout by workers at the NHS Logistics depot started at 10pm on Thursday.
  • mass: The students themselves have now joined in the fray; they staged a mass walkout in protest at noon on Wednesday.
  • spontaneous: Sectarian attacks on workers from either communities can lead to spontaneous walkouts in workplaces.
  • one-day: They are planning 18 one-day walkouts to fight redundancies.
  • second: Further one-day strikes are planned on July 11th and 16th, with a second 48-hour walkout planned for July 21st.

Modifies a noun

  • basement: This charming home, which is located on a cul-de-sac, features a walkout basement and a new deck.. .

Noun used with modifier

  • school: There was a very successful candlelit vigil in the center of Leeds and dozens of young people staged a school walkout in the City.
  • eight-day: It is alleged they targeted a busy station manned by part-time retained firefighters during their eight-day walkout.
  • solidarity: To date, the most inspirational aspect of the dispute has been the amazing solidarity walkouts by baggage handlers.
  • wildcat: This has been in evidence in recent disputes, most impressively the postal workers ' wildcat walkouts late last year.
  • mass: The seven unions involved used the mass walkouts get themselves into the management of the proposed changes.

Preposition: in

  • protest: Three days later 3,000 bus workers staged a walkout in protest.

Preposition: by

  • worker: The 24-hour walkout by workers at the NHS Logistics depot started at 10pm on Thursday.