walkout
word
/ˈwɔˌkaʊt/
/wˈɔːkaʊt/
Definition
A walkout is when a group of people leave a place together as a form of protest, often at work or school.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used to describe strikes or protests where people leave together to show disagreement; most often used about workers or students. It's a noun, not a verb. 'Stage a walkout' means to organize one.
Spanish: huelga - abandono (de trabajo)Portuguese (BR): greve - saída em protestoPortuguese (PT): greve - saída em protestoChinese (Simplified): 罢工 - 罢课 - 抗议离场Chinese (Traditional): 罷工 - 罷課 - 抗議離場Hindi: सामूहिक बहिष्कार - हड़तालArabic: إضراب - انسحاب احتجاجيBengali: ওয়াকআউট - প্রতিবাদমূলক স্থানত্যাগRussian: забастовка - демонстративный уходJapanese: ウォークアウト - 退場抗議Vietnamese: cuộc đình công bỏ ra ngoài - cuộc bỏ đi biểu tìnhKorean: 워크아웃 - 집단 퇴장Turkish: iş bırakma - topluca terk etme (protesto)Urdu: واک آؤٹ - احتجاجی طور پر نکل جاناIndonesian: walkout - aksi keluar bersama (protes)
Example Sentences
The workers organized a walkout to demand better pay.
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There was a sudden walkout during the meeting.
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The company tried to stop the walkout, but people kept leaving.
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Last year’s teacher walkout made national news.
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Students held a walkout to protest the new rules.
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After the announcement, dozens of employees joined the walkout.
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