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walkout

[wawk-out] / ˈwɔkˌaʊt /
NOUN
demonstration
Synonyms
STRONGEST
parade protest sit-in strike
STRONG
fast lie-in march picket rally teach-in
WEAK
love-in mass lobby peace march picket line
NOUN
departure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
escape evacuation exit exodus flight passage removal retirement retreat separation takeoff withdrawal
STRONG
abandonment adieu decampment desertion egress egression embarkation emigration expatriation farewell getaway going goodbye hegira leave-taking migration parting powder recession sailing stampede start vacation
WEAK
bow out congé going away quitting setting forth setting-out taking leave taking off vanishing act withdrawing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
arrival coming entrance stay
STRONG
greeting hello
WEAK
abidance continuation keeping
NOUN
job action
Synonyms
WEAK
blue flu industrial action sick-in slowdown stickout strike tie up
NOUN
sit-down strike
Synonyms
WEAK
called strike out-law strike sit-down wildcat strike work stoppage
NOUN
sit-in
Synonyms
STRONGEST
demonstration protest revolt riot sit-down
STRONG
complaint fast grievance march rally strike
WEAK
love-in passive resistance peace march peaceful protest
Antonyms
STRONG
compliance obedience praise submission
NOUN
stoppage
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blockage closure cutoff interruption layoff lockout shutdown
STRONG
abeyance arrest check close deduction discontinuance down downtime hindrance obstruction occlusion sit-down standstill stopping
Antonyms
STRONG
advance aid assistance continuation encouragement help promotion
WEAK
beginning go start
NOUN
tie up
Synonyms
STRONGEST
closure gridlock interruption layoff shutdown
STRONG
abeyance arrest blockage check close cutoff deduction discontinuance down downtime hindrance immobilization jam lockout obstruction occlusion sit-down standstill stopping
Antonyms
STRONG
advance aid assistance continuation encouragement help promotion
NOUN
work stoppage
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lockout
WEAK
sit-down strike strike
VERB
demonstrate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
object protest
STRONG
fast march parade picket rally strike
WEAK
action for a cause lie in manifest march on say no to sit in stage a walkout

Example Sentences

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That was how one hospital boss recalled hearing news of a walkout by resident doctors in England last December.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

At the Royal Berkshire Hospital, for example, the four‑hour A&E target was met in 82% of cases during December's walkout, compared with 73% the previous week.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Such walkouts frequently have a beginning and end date, but Local 99’s strike would be open-ended — which means school would be indefinitely closed by the three-union solidarity walkout.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

By having the more dovish Mr. Vance execute the walkout, the President also signals that Iran won’t be able to exploit divisions in his Administration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Some of them bid Moss goodbye and reminded him of their commitment to the walkout, while others just quietly departed.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro