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View synonyms for lock out
lock out
verb
- to prevent from entering by locking a door
- to prevent (employees) from working during an industrial dispute, as by closing a factory
noun
- the closing of a place of employment by an employer, in order to bring pressure on employees to agree to terms
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Why are states allowed to be in the gambling business and lock out the private sector?
From The Daily Beast
Why are states allowed to be in the gambling business and lock-out the private sector?
From The Daily Beast
The episode of Mrs. Bindle's lock-out was discussed in detail.
From Project Gutenberg
"We've declared a lock-out," broke in Mrs. Bindle with inspiration.
From Project Gutenberg
"When the strike's off the lock-out'll cease," was the oracular retort.
From Project Gutenberg
The boys heard the door closed and locked, and the sound seemed to lock out another hope for them.
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Our musical operations were seriously interfered with by the strike, which was promptly responded to by a lock-out.
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