Pronunciation: /lɑːkaʊt/
noun a temporary denial of access to a place, service, or information, typically as a result of industrial action
A1 The lockout prevented the employees from entering the building.
A2 During the lockout, the workers were unable to access their workstations.
B1 The lockout was finally resolved after weeks of negotiations between the union and management.
B2 The lockout had a significant impact on the company's production and profits.
C1 The lockout led to a decrease in investor confidence and stock prices.
C2 The lockout was a turning point in the relationship between the company and its employees.
verb None
A1 The teacher lockouts the classroom after the students leave.
A2 I always lockout my computer when I step away from my desk.
B1 The company decided to lockout the employees during contract negotiations.
B2 The landlord had to lockout the tenants for not paying rent.
C1 The government threatened to lockout the workers if they did not accept the new terms.
C2 The union successfully prevented the lockout by reaching a compromise with the company.
adjective None
A1 The lockout period for the online exam starts at midnight.
A2 The lockout feature on the website prevents multiple login attempts.
B1 The lockout policy at the office requires employees to wait 30 minutes before trying their access card again.
B2 The lockout mechanism on the computer system is designed to protect against unauthorized access.
C1 The lockout procedure for the building entrance is activated after business hours.
C2 The lockout protocol for the nuclear power plant is extremely strict to prevent any security breaches.
adverb None
A1 The door was lockout, so we couldn't get inside.
A2 She accidentally lockout herself from the car.
B1 The lockout feature on the phone is very useful for privacy.
B2 The lockout policy at the office is enforced to prevent unauthorized access.
C1 The lockout procedure for the system is complex but effective in securing data.
C2 The lockout mechanism on the safe is designed to withstand tampering attempts.
pronoun None
A1 I forgot my keys and got locked out of the house.
A2 The lockout at the factory caused a delay in production.
B1 The lockout of the workers was a result of failed negotiations.
B2 The lockout of the system prevented unauthorized access.
C1 The lockout of the website was due to a security breach.
C2 The lockout of the players led to the cancellation of the game.
preposition None
A1 The lockout of the house was necessary to keep it safe.
A2 The lockout at the factory caused delays in production.
B1 The lockout of the website prevented users from accessing their accounts.
B2 The lockout of the building was due to a security breach.
C1 The lockout of the employees led to negotiations between the union and management.
C2 The lockout of the players resulted in the cancellation of the game.
conjunction None
A1 I couldn't open the door because I forgot my keys and got locked out.
A2 She was late to the meeting due to a lockout on the subway.
B1 The company experienced a lockout of their employees due to a labor dispute.
B2 The lockout of the workers resulted in a halt in production at the factory.
C1 The lockout of the players by the team owners led to a cancellation of the season.
C2 The lockout of the teachers was a strategic move by the school board to negotiate better terms.
interjection None
A1 Lockout! I forgot my keys inside the house.
A2 Lockout! The door is stuck and won't open.
B1 Lockout! I can't believe I left my phone at home.
B2 Lockout! The system has been locked for security reasons.
C1 Lockout! The company is experiencing a labor dispute.
C2 Lockout! The union declared a lockout in response to the negotiations.
article None
A1 The lockout prevented the employees from entering the building.
A2 During the lockout, the workers were not allowed to work.
B1 The lockout was a result of the ongoing contract negotiations.
B2 The lockout lasted for several weeks before an agreement was reached.
C1 The lockout had a significant impact on the company's productivity.
C2 The lockout was finally resolved after months of negotiations between the union and management.
formal The company announced a lockout of all employees due to contract negotiations breaking down.
informal Looks like we're facing a lockout at work because of the disagreement over the new rules.
slang They pulled a lockout on us out of nowhere, can you believe it?
figurative Her emotions went into a lockout, shutting down any communication with others.
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