Synonyms of walk out

Noun


1. walkout, strike, work stoppage

usage: a strike in which the workers walk out

2. walkout, protest, objection, dissent

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"

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