How to Pronounce "down tools"
expression
Definition
To stop working as a form of protest, usually by workers refusing to continue their jobs, often as part of a strike.
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.