noun

lockout

Lockout (noun) means a situation in which an employer bars workers from a workplace, usually during a labor dispute. Example: “The players faced a lockout after contract negotiations broke down.”

noun

A situation in which an employer bars workers from a workplace, usually during a labor dispute.

"The players faced a lockout after contract negotiations broke down."

The state of being unable to enter a building or system because of a lock or security measure.

"After three failed password attempts, the account triggers a lockout."

How to use lockout

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither an employer-imposed work stoppage, or being shut out of a place or system, often as a security measure.

Common pairings

NHL lockout account lockout labor lockout

Word forms

lockouts plural

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Etymology

A noun formed from the phrasal verb "lock out".

Rhymes for lockout

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Frequently asked questions

What does “lockout” mean?

The word “lockout” means a situation in which an employer bars workers from a workplace, usually during a labor dispute. In plain terms, either an employer-imposed work stoppage, or being shut out of a place or system, often as a security measure.

How do you use “lockout” in a sentence?

Here is “lockout” used in a sentence: “The players faced a lockout after contract negotiations broke down.”

What part of speech is “lockout”?

“Lockout” is a noun.

How many meanings does “lockout” have?

“Lockout” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a situation in which an employer bars workers from a workplace, usually during a labor dispute.