How to Pronounce "sickout"

word

ˈsɪkˌaʊt

SIK-owt

ˈsɪkˌaʊt

SIK-owt

Definition

A sickout is when many employees call in sick at the same time as a form of protest, instead of officially striking.

American English

ˈsɪkˌaʊt

British English

ˈsɪkˌaʊt

SIK-owt

The teachers organized a sickout to protest their low pay.

A sickout can shut down all city buses if enough drivers join.

Some workers participated in a sickout instead of striking.

Rumors are going around about a possible sickout next week.