walkouts
/ˈwɔːkˌaʊts/
NOUN
1. Collective stoppages of work
Organized actions in which employees stop working and leave their workplaces to protest against employment conditions, pay, management decisions, or other workplace issues.
1.1. Labor strikes and workplace protests
Collective actions by workers who stop performing their duties and leave their workplaces to pressure employers or express dissatisfaction with working conditions.
Synonyms
- strikes
- job actions
- work stoppages
- industrial actions
Antonyms
- resumption of work
- return to work
- continuation of work
Examples
- The teachers organized walkouts to demand better pay and working conditions.
- The company faced disruptions due to the workers' walkouts over safety concerns.
- The government was prompted to take action following widespread walkouts across various industries.
Related Words
- go-slows
- slowdowns
- sick-outs
- lockouts
- labor disputes
- collective bargaining
NOUN
2. Mass departures as a form of protest
Organized actions in which groups of people collectively leave a place, meeting, or event to demonstrate disagreement, dissatisfaction, or opposition.
2.1. Student protests and demonstrations
Coordinated departures by students from classrooms or school premises to draw attention to social, political, environmental, or educational issues.
Synonyms
- student protests
- mass demonstrations
- protest actions
- mass departures
Antonyms
- attendance
- participation
- remaining
Examples
- The students' walkouts drew attention to the need for action on climate change.
Related Words
- sit-ins
- demonstrations
- civil disobedience
- student activism
- school strikes
2.2. Collective departures from public events
Groups of participants or attendees leaving an event together to express dissatisfaction or opposition to something taking place.
Synonyms
- protest departures
- mass exits
- demonstrations
- protest actions
Antonyms
- staying
- remaining
- continued attendance
Examples
- Despite the rain, the protest saw large numbers of participants joining the walkouts.
Related Words
- sit-ins
- sympathetic strikes
- sympathy strikes
- boycotts
- public protests