Word
walkout
Phoneticswalk·out, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈwɔˌkaʊt/
UK/wˈɔːkaʊt/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a situation where a group of people leave a place together, usually to show they are unhappy or to protest. It can also mean a short walk for exercise or fun.
n. the act of a group of people leaving a location simultaneously, typically as a form of protest or to express dissatisfaction. Also refers to a short, leisurely stroll for exercise or pleasure.
Examples
“The workers staged a walkout to protest their low pay.”
“The sudden walkout by the lead actors forced the production team to halt filming for several weeks while they attempted to resolve the contract dispute.”
Examples
simple
“The workers staged a walkout to protest their low pay.”
complex
“The sudden walkout by the lead actors forced the production team to halt filming for several weeks while they attempted to resolve the contract dispute.”
Real-World Examples
“Netanyahu appeared to have pre-scripted his comments about "moral cowards" as he faced a mass walkout.” “A separate 24-hour walkout will take place on Monday 29 June.” Etymology
A deverbal from walk out.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- 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
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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