How to Pronounce "down tools"
expression
ˈdaʊn/ /ˈtuɫz
DOWN TOOLZ
dˈaʊn/ /tˈuːlz
DOWN TOOLZ
Definition
To stop working as a form of protest, usually by workers refusing to continue their jobs, often as part of a strike.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdaʊn/ /ˈtuɫz
British English
dˈaʊn/ /tˈuːlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOWN TOOLZ
UK
DOWN TOOLZ
Listen in Context
The workers decided to down tools after their demands were not met.
If the company cuts their pay, employees might down tools in protest.
The union called on staff to down tools until a solution was found.
Fed up with unsafe conditions, the team finally decided to down tools yesterday.