walk out on
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Meaning · English
To abandon or desert someone, especially a spouse.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
bỏ rơi hoặc bỏ mặc ai đó, đặc biệt là vợ hoặc chồng
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Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
What would you think if I sang out of tune? Would you stand up and walk out on me?
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).
Common questions
What does “walk out on” mean?
To abandon or desert someone, especially a spouse.
Is “walk out on” formal or informal?
walk out on is generally informal.