Word
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.”
Examples
simple
“The workers formed a picket outside the factory gates.”
contextual
“Union members organized a 24-hour picket to protest the proposed wage cuts and job losses.”
complex
“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'.
Real-World Examples
“It is expected schools could be closed with hospital appointments cancelled and picket lines formed across the country during the 24-hour strike.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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englishreference.com/q/picket
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