Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
walkout
noun
/ˈwɔːk.aʊt/
Definition
A walkout is a sudden departure from a meeting or event, often in protest or as a form of demonstration.
Examples
- The workers staged a walkout to demand better wages.
- After the heated argument, he decided to do a walkout from the meeting.
- The students organized a walkout to protest against the new school policy.
Meaning
It refers to a deliberate act of leaving a place, typically to express dissatisfaction or to draw attention to a particular issue.
Synonyms
- protest
- strike
- standoff
- departure
