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walkout

/wɔːkˈaʊt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does walkout mean?

noun, verb

A walkout is a deliberate withdrawal from a situation, such as a strike or a protest. To walk out means to leave a place or situation suddenly, often in protest or disagreement.

Example

"The workers walked out of the factory in protest of the new contract."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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