Meaning of the word "walk out" in English

What does "walk out" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

walk out

US /ˈwɑːk aʊt/

UK /wɔːk aʊt/

to leave a meeting, performance, or other event, especially as an expression of disapproval

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The audience began to walk out when the comedian started telling offensive jokes.

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If they don't meet our demands, we will walk out of the negotiations.

Synonym:

strike protest boycott quit leave

to leave one's job suddenly, especially as a form of protest or strike

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The workers decided to walk out over unfair wages.

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Many employees threatened to walk out if their concerns were not addressed.

Synonym:

go on strike down tools stage a walkout

to leave a relationship or marriage suddenly

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She decided to walk out on her husband after years of unhappiness.

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He just walked out and never came back.

Synonym:

abandon desert leave forsake jilt

an act of leaving a meeting, performance, or other event, especially as an expression of disapproval

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The students staged a walkout in protest of the new policy.

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The union called for a walkout if negotiations failed.

Synonym:

strike protest boycott revolt rebellion