Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lock-out
noun
/lɒk aʊt/
Definition
A lock-out is a situation where an employer prevents workers from entering the workplace during a dispute, typically to encourage them to accept new terms of employment.
Examples
- During the lock-out, employees were unable to access their jobs, leading to significant frustration.
- The lock-out lasted several weeks, affecting the production of goods.
- Management decided to implement a lock-out after negotiations with the union broke down.
Meaning
It is a tactic used by employers during labor disputes when negotiations with employees fail, and it serves as a way to exert pressure on workers.
Synonyms
- shutdown
- closure
- stand-off
- impasse
