Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

walkout

noun

/ˈwɔːk.aʊt/

Definition

A walkout is an abrupt departure from a gathering or event, usually in protest.

Examples

After hours of negotiations without agreement, the union members decided to stage a walkout.
The students organized a walkout to protest against the new dress code policy.
The sudden walkout during the meeting caught everyone by surprise.

Meaning

The term refers to a situation where individuals, such as employees or students, leave a location as a form of demonstration against dissatisfaction or to express discontent with certain conditions.