How to Pronounce "lock out"
expression
ˈɫɑk/ /ˈaʊt
LAHK-owt
lˈɒk/ /ˈaʊt
LOK-owt
Definition
To prevent someone from entering a place by locking the door. It can also mean refusing workers access to their workplace during a dispute.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɑk/ /ˈaʊt
British English
lˈɒk/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAHK-owt
UK
LOK-owt
Listen in Context
I forgot my keys and got locked out.
The company decided to lock out the workers during the strike.
If you lock out your pet, it might get scared.
She accidentally locked herself out while taking out the trash.