usage: the act of walking out (of a meeting or organization) as a sign of protest; "there was a walkout by the Black members as the chairman rose to speak"
Verb
1. strike, walk out, protest, resist, dissent
usage: stop work in order to press demands; "The auto workers are striking for higher wages"; "The employees walked out when their demand for better benefits was not met"
2. walk out, leave, go forth, go away
usage: leave abruptly, often in protest or anger; "The customer that was not served walked out"
3. walk out, abandon, forsake, desolate, desert
usage: leave suddenly, often as an expression of disapproval; "She walked out on her husband and children"