walk out

British  

verb

1. to leave without explanation, esp in anger

2. to go on strike

3. informal to abandon or desert

4. obsolete to court or be courted by

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noun

1. a strike by workers

2. the act of leaving a meeting, conference, etc, as a protest

walk-out Cultural  

1. The action of leaving a meeting, place of work, or organization as an expression of disapproval or grievance: “During Grimm's speech, the radical students staged a walk-out.”

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walk out Idioms  

1. Go on strike, as in The union threatened to walk out if management would not listen to its demands . [Late 1800s]

2. Leave suddenly, especially as a sign of disapproval. For example, The play was so bad we walked out after the first act . [First half of 1800s]

3. Also, walk out on . Desert, abandon, as in He walked out on his wife and five children . [Late 1800s]

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Example Sentences

In 2022, 120 employees walked out and remained on strike for over three years, the longest work stoppage in the country in recent years.

From MarketWatch

"This is a big game, purely because we're walking out there representing England," he said.

From Barron's

We all agreed, gathered ourselves and walked out of that set to 100 people cheering, screaming, there was confetti dropping, clapping and we gave speeches.

From Los Angeles Times

In Happy Jack, the water has receded, and many have walked out.

From Los Angeles Times

Jota's sons led the Liverpool team out of the tunnel before Saturday's Premier League game, and walked out ahead of captain Virgil van Dijk.

From BBC

Related Words

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