walk out

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To stage a walkout or strike.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tổ chức một cuộc biểu tình hoặc đình công

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Postal workers are set to walk out tomorrow if contract negotiations fail.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To leave suddenly, especially as a form of protest.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

rời đi đột ngột, đặc biệt là để phản đối

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To go out with; to be romantically involved.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đi ra với, có mối quan hệ lãng mạn

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Register: dated

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “walk out” mean?

To stage a walkout or strike.

Is “walk out” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.