Strikebreaker

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Pronunciation: /straɪkˌbreɪkər/

Definitions of strikebreaker

noun a person who works during a strike to keep a company operating

Example Sentences

A1 A strikebreaker is someone who works during a strike.

A2 The company hired strikebreakers to keep the business running during the strike.

B1 The use of strikebreakers is often controversial during labor disputes.

B2 The union accused the company of bringing in strikebreakers to undermine the workers' strike.

C1 The strikebreaker was met with hostility by the striking workers as they crossed the picket line.

C2 The strikebreaker's presence only served to escalate tensions between the labor union and the company.

adjective relating to or characteristic of strikebreakers

Example Sentences

A1 The strikebreaker solution was implemented to quickly resolve the labor dispute.

A2 The strikebreaker tactic was used to break the picket line and resume operations.

B1 The company hired strikebreaker employees to keep the business running during the strike.

B2 The use of strikebreaker tactics led to increased tensions between the workers and management.

C1 The decision to bring in strikebreakers was controversial and resulted in further unrest among the workers.

C2 The strikebreaker strategy ultimately proved to be successful in ending the strike and getting production back on track.

Examples of strikebreaker in a Sentence

formal The company hired strikebreakers to ensure production continued during the labor strike.

informal The strikebreakers were brought in to fill in for the striking workers.

slang The strikebreakers were seen as scabs by the striking workers.

figurative In times of conflict, she acted as a strikebreaker by mediating between the two parties.

Grammatical Forms of strikebreaker

plural

strikebreakers

comparative

more strikebreaking

superlative

most strikebreaking

present tense

strikebreaks

future tense

will strikebreak

perfect tense

have strikebroken

continuous tense

is strikebreaking

singular

strikebreaker

positive degree

strikebreaker

infinitive

to strikebreak

gerund

strikebreaking

participle

strikebreaking

Origin and Evolution of strikebreaker

First Known Use: 1886 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'strikebreaker' originated during the labor strikes in the late 19th century in the United States.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to individuals hired by companies to replace striking workers, the term 'strikebreaker' has evolved to also encompass scabs or individuals who work during strikes to undermine the efforts of the striking workers.