A walkout refers to a sudden and abrupt withdrawal or departure from an event, meeting, or situation. It can also refer to a strike or protest in which people leave their workplace or gathering place as a form of demonstration.
Usage examples
The employees organized a walkout to protest against unfair working conditions.
The students staged a walkout to demand stricter gun control laws.
The athletes threatened to walkout if their demands for better facilities were not met.
The union called for a walkout to negotiate higher wages for its members.
The teachers planned a walkout to draw attention to the lack of funding and resources in schools.
The tenants decided to organize a walkout to protest against the sudden increase in rent.
The activists organized a walkout to show solidarity with indigenous communities affected by environmental destruction.
The audience at the concert threatened to walkout if the artist did not play their favorite song.
The shareholders threatened a walkout to push for changes in the executive board's decision-making processes.
A principal explains why he issued over 100 discipline referrals after the national school walkout in March — and why he couldn't be more proud of his students. (tolerance.org)
As students across the country walked out of their schools for the National Student Walkout in honor of the one - month anniversary of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, House lawmakers passed a narrow gun violence prevention measure with overwhelming bipartisan support. (vox.com)
But the stairway which is linked the two bedroom house plans with walkout basement is sets up facing the backyard. (dickoatts.com)