Word Noun
picket
n.
countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈpɪkɪt/ UK /pˈɪkɪt/ pick·et UK spelling picketed, pickets
Definition
n.a person or group of people standing outside a workplace to protest or stop others from entering during a strike.
n.a person or group of people stationed outside a place of employment to protest or dissuade others from entering during a labour dispute. Often used in the context of industrial action or political demonstrations.
Examples
“The workers formed a picket outside the factory gates.”
“Union members organized a 24-hour picket to protest the proposed wage cuts and job losses.”
“Despite the freezing temperatures, the strikers maintained a peaceful picket, distributing leaflets to passersby and explaining the reasons for their industrial action.”
Usage
Often used in the phrase 'on the picket line' or 'to cross a picket'.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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