walk out
Definition of walk out
intransitive verb
1 : to leave suddenly often as an expression of disapproval
2 : to go on strike
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Examples of walk out in a sentence
we simply walked out after waiting half an hour for someone to come and serve us
the salesclerks walked out upon learning of the second pay cut in six months
1840
First Known Use of walk out
1840
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