Walk out
verb
To leave a place, usually as a way of showing you are angry or disagree with something.
He was so angry during the meeting that he just walked out.
Often appears as...
- walk out on someone
- walk out in the middle
verb
To be able to leave a place, such as a mine, without obstruction or difficulty.
After the cave-in, it was a miracle that they could walk out.
Often appears as...
- walk out of the mine
- walk out of the tunnel
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To stop working as a way of protesting something.
The workers decided to walk out because their demands were not met.
Often appears as...
- workers walk out
- walk out on strike
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To leave a place, usually as a way of showing you are angry or disagree with something.
He was so angry during the meeting that he just walked out.
Often appears as...
- walk out on someone
- walk out in the middle
verb
To be able to leave a place, such as a mine, without obstruction or difficulty.
After the cave-in, it was a miracle that they could walk out.
Often appears as...
- walk out of the mine
- walk out of the tunnel
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To stop working as a way of protesting something.
The workers decided to walk out because their demands were not met.
Often appears as...
- workers walk out
- walk out on strike
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Exit
Used to express strong feelings when leaving, often due to disagreement or anger.
After the unfair decision, she walked out in frustration.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Physical
'Walk out' can be metaphorical, meaning to abandon responsibility or leave a relationship abruptly.
He walked out on his family, leaving them puzzled.
Pro Tip 3/3Sudden Departure
Implies a departure that is sudden and unexpected, which usually leaves others surprised.
Mid-argument, she just walked out.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Exit
Used to express strong feelings when leaving, often due to disagreement or anger.
After the unfair decision, she walked out in frustration.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Physical
'Walk out' can be metaphorical, meaning to abandon responsibility or leave a relationship abruptly.
He walked out on his family, leaving them puzzled.
Pro Tip 3/3Sudden Departure
Implies a departure that is sudden and unexpected, which usually leaves others surprised.
Mid-argument, she just walked out.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Exit
Used to express strong feelings when leaving, often due to disagreement or anger.
After the unfair decision, she walked out in frustration.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Physical
'Walk out' can be metaphorical, meaning to abandon responsibility or leave a relationship abruptly.
He walked out on his family, leaving them puzzled.
Pro Tip 3/3Sudden Departure
Implies a departure that is sudden and unexpected, which usually leaves others surprised.
Mid-argument, she just walked out.
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