Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lockout
noun
/ˈlɒk.aʊt/
Definition
A lockout is a situation in which an employer prevents workers from entering the workplace during a labor dispute, often as a tactic to force workers to agree to certain terms.
Examples
- During the lengthy negotiation, the company initiated a lockout of all employees to leverage their demands.
- The players faced a lockout that delayed the start of the season.
- Management decided to enforce a lockout when the union rejected the offer.
Meaning
Lockout specifically refers to the refusal of an employer to allow employees to work, typically used during negotiations or in response to a strike.
Synonyms
- shutdown
- halt
- stoppage
