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Lockout Definition & Meaning

lockout
noun
  1. a management action resisting employee's demands; employees are barred from entering the workplace until they agree to terms

"Lockout" in song lyrics

See how lockout is used in real songs:

  • "Who the man that stand 18 lockout"
    Soopafly f/ Daz Dillinger, Kurupt, Tray-Deee — Hell Ya
  • "mcaffee lockout"
    AOL — AOL
  • "ak steel lockout"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "lockout"

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Frequently asked questions

What does lockout mean?
a management action resisting employee's demands; employees are barred from entering the workplace until they agree to terms
What part of speech is lockout?
Lockout is a noun.

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