walkout

[wôk-out]

walkout Definition

• 1. a strike by workers
• 2. an instance of leaving a meeting or event as a sign of protest
• 3. an unobstructed opening in a building, especially a door or passage allowing easy exit

Using walkout: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "walkout" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The employees staged a walkout to demand better working conditions.

• Example

  The students organized a walkout to protest against the school's decision.

• Example

  The walkout door was locked from the outside, trapping the employees inside during the fire.

walkout Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for walkout

• protest
• boycott
• demonstration
• revolt
• strike

Antonyms for walkout

• agreement
• settlement

Phrases with walkout

• walkout basement

  a basement that has a door leading directly outside

  Example

  The house has a walkout basement that opens onto a patio.

• walkout song

  a song played when a sports player enters the field or court

  Example

  The basketball team's walkout song is 'Jump' by Van Halen.

• walkout theater

  a theater with an exit at the back of the stage for performers to leave without being seen

  Example

  The play's final scene required the actors to use the walkout theater to exit the stage.

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Summary: walkout in Brief

The term 'walkout' [wôk-out] refers to a strike by workers or leaving a meeting or event as a sign of protest. It can also refer to an unobstructed opening in a building, especially a door or passage allowing easy exit. Examples include 'The employees staged a walkout to demand better working conditions.' and 'The walkout door was locked from the outside, trapping the employees inside during the fire.' Phrases include 'walkout basement,' 'walkout song,' and 'walkout theater.'