noun🔗ShareThe opposite of a strike; a labor disruption where management refuses to allow workers into a plant to work even if they are willing."The factory lockout caused many workers to lose their jobs. "businessjobindustryorganizationeconomyworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe action of installing a lock to keep someone out of an area, such as eviction of a tenant by changing the lock."The landlord carried out a lockout of the apartment, changing the locks to evict the tenant. "propertyactionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(by extension) The exclusion of others from a certain place or situation."The union called for a lockout of non-union workers during the construction project. "situationactionbusinessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA situation where the system is not responding to input."My computer experienced a complete lockout; no matter what I typed or clicked, nothing happened on the screen. "technologycomputingsystemtechnicalmachinesituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA safety device designed to prevent touching a moving part when it is under operation."The factory installed a lockout on the machine's spinning blade to protect workers from accidental injuries. "devicemachinetechnologyworkindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe final portion of a weightlifting motion where all applicable limbs or joints are fully extended or "locked out"."The weightlifter struggled with the heavy bar, but finally achieved the lockout at the top of the lift, proving he had completed the repetition. "bodyactionsportphysiologytechnicalachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn exercise meant to increase strength in the lockout portion of a lifting motion."2016, Christian Thibaudeau, “Tip: For Bigger Triceps, Do Heavy Lockouts”, T-Nation."sportphysiologyactionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
