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walkout
This term carries a strong connotation of deliberate, collective action used as a tool for leverage or a signal of total breakdown in communication. In a labor context, it describes a sudden strike, often unplanned or spontaneous, distinguishing it from a formally scheduled strike. It emphasizes the physical act of exiting the premises to create a visible void in productivity.
In diplomatic or corporate settings, the word describes a dramatic gesture of protest. It is more aggressive than simply "leaving" or "withdrawing," as it implies that the departure is a public statement of indignation or a refusal to continue under current terms.
Meanings
Examples
The factory workers organized a walkout to demand better safety conditions.
I cannot believe they actually staged a walkout during the board meeting.
The sudden walkout left the negotiations in a complete deadlock.
A mass walkout of teachers paralyzed the city school system for a week.
They are planning a walkout if the company refuses to raise the minimum wage.
The diplomat performed a dramatic walkout after the offensive comment.
Maybe we should just call for a walkout and see if management panics.
The union leaders warned that a walkout was inevitable without a new contract.