walkout

or walk-out

[ wawk-out ]

noun

1. a strike by workers.
2. the act of leaving or being absent from a meeting, especially as an expression of protest.
3. a doorway in a building or room that gives direct access to the outdoors:

   a home with a sliding-glass walkout from the living room to the patio.

adjective

1. having a doorway that gives direct access to the outdoors:

   a walkout basement.

Word History and Origins

Origin of walkout¹

1885–90, Americanism; noun, adj. use of verb phrase walk out

Example Sentences

Students plan a walkout in protest of the school district’s decision this week.

From Los Angeles Times

Industrial action was due to begin on Thursday and a walkout was also planned for next Tuesday.

From BBC

The walkout by around 30,000 Boeing workers started on 13 September, leading to a dramatic slowdown at the plane maker's factories and deepening a crisis at the company.

From BBC

Boeing workers have voted to accept the aviation giant's latest pay offer, ending a damaging seven-week-long walkout.

From BBC

The walkout started on 13 September, leading to a dramatic slowdown in production and deepening a crisis at the firm.

From BBC

Related Words

• object
• protest