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walk out

B1 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words

Leave a place suddenly — maybe because you're angry, or because workers are going on strike.

Literal meaning: To walk and exit outward.

Meanings

1 B1 neutral

To leave a place suddenly, especially as a sign of anger or disapproval.

"Several audience members walked out during the controversial performance."

Grammar: inseparable
2 B2 idiomatic neutral

To go on strike; to stop work as a collective protest.

"The factory workers threatened to walk out if their demands were not met."

Grammar: inseparable
3 B2 idiomatic neutral

To leave negotiations or discussions without reaching an agreement, signalling a breakdown.

"The delegation walked out of the peace talks after the latest proposal was rejected."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Commonly used in industrial/labour relations ('the workers walked out'). Also used for leaving a meeting, film, or speech mid-way through as an act of disapproval.

Commonly used with

strike meeting talks negotiations workers audience

Forms

Base
walk out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
walks out
he/she/it
Past simple
walked out
yesterday
Past participle
walked out
have + pp
-ing form
walking out
continuous

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Synonyms

go on strike stage a walkout leave in protest quit walk off exit

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