noun
walkout
Walkout (noun) means a sudden work stoppage or strike, or a mass protest where people leave in unison. Example: “Workers staged a walkout over unpaid overtime.”
noun
1
A sudden work stoppage or strike, or a mass protest where people leave in unison.
"Workers staged a walkout over unpaid overtime."
"Students organized a walkout to protest the policy."
How to use walkout
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPeople leaving a place together, usually as a form of protest.
Common pairings
stage a walkout
organize a walkout
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like walkout.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- walkouts
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
Workers staged a _____ over unpaid overtime.
Etymology
A deverbal noun formed from walk out.
Synonyms
View more →Antonyms
Related words
Rhymes for walkout
See all rhymes for walkout →Frequently asked questions
What does “walkout” mean?
The word “walkout” means a sudden work stoppage or strike, or a mass protest where people leave in unison. In plain terms, people leaving a place together, usually as a form of protest.
How do you use “walkout” in a sentence?
Here is “walkout” used in a sentence: “Workers staged a walkout over unpaid overtime.”
What part of speech is “walkout”?
“Walkout” is a noun.
What is the meaning of walkout?
"walkout" (noun) means a sudden work stoppage or strike, or a mass protest where people leave in unison.
