Meaning of the word lockout in English

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

lockout

US /ˈlɑːk.aʊt/

UK /ˈlɒk.aʊt/

the exclusion of employees by an employer from their place of work until certain terms are agreed to

Example:

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The company initiated a lockout after negotiations failed.

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Workers protested against the unfair lockout.

Synonym:

shutdown closure

Antonym:

strike

the act of preventing someone from entering a place or accessing something, typically by locking a door or system

Example:

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A system lockout prevented unauthorized access to the data.

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He faced a temporary lockout from his online account due to too many failed login attempts.

Synonym:

exclusion barring denial of access