Walk out on Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

WAWK-owt-awn

UK

wˈɔːk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒn

WAWK-owt-on

Definition

To leave someone, especially suddenly and irresponsibly, often ending a relationship or abandoning responsibilities.

Usage & Nuances

Informal; usually used for relationships or responsibilities ("walk out on a partner/job/family"). Implies irresponsibility and suddenness. Not the same as "walk out" (to leave a place, often in protest).

• Spanish: abandonar - dejar tirado
• Portuguese (BR): abandonar - largar (alguém)
• Portuguese (PT): abandonar - deixar (alguém)
• Chinese (Simplified): 抛弃 - 离开（某人）
• Chinese (Traditional): 拋棄 - 離開（某人）
• Hindi: छोड़ कर चला जाना
• Arabic: يهجر - يترك (شخصًا)
• Bengali: ফেলে যাওয়া - ত্যাগ করা
• Russian: бросить - уйти от (человека/ответственности)
• Japanese: 見捨てる - 投げ出す
• Vietnamese: bỏ rơi - rời bỏ
• Korean: 버리다 - 떠나다 (책임/관계에서)
• Turkish: terk etmek - yüzüstü bırakmak
• Urdu: چھوڑ دینا - منہ موڑ لینا
• Indonesian: meninggalkan - pergi begitu saja

Example Sentences

He walked out on his wife and children.

basic

Don't walk out on your friends when they need you.

basic

She felt hurt when her dad walked out on the family.

basic

After five years, he just walked out on his job without warning.

natural

You can't just walk out on your responsibilities when things get tough.

natural

I never thought my best friend would walk out on me like that.

natural