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walkout

wal·kout

US/ˈwɔˌkaʊt/ rare

noun

1.

a strike in which the workers walk out

2.

the act of walking out (of a meeting or organization) as a sign of protest

  • “there was a walkout by the Black members as the chairman rose to speak”

Origin

A deverbal from walk out.

Phrases

  • take a walkout powder
  • walk out

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