Background for lockout

lockout

/ˈlɑˌkaʊt/ /ˈlɒˌkaʊt/

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noun

The opposite of a strike; a labor disruption where management refuses to allow workers into a plant to work even if they are willing.

Examples :

"The factory lockout caused many workers to lose their jobs. "

business job industry organization economy work

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noun

The action of installing a lock to keep someone out of an area, such as eviction of a tenant by changing the lock.

Examples :

"The landlord carried out a lockout of the apartment, changing the locks to evict the tenant. "

property action law

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noun

(by extension) The exclusion of others from a certain place or situation.

Examples :

"The union called for a lockout of non-union workers during the construction project. "

situation action business work

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noun

A situation where the system is not responding to input.

Examples :

"My computer experienced a complete lockout; no matter what I typed or clicked, nothing happened on the screen. "

technology computing system technical machine situation

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noun

A safety device designed to prevent touching a moving part when it is under operation.

Examples :

"The factory installed a lockout on the machine's spinning blade to protect workers from accidental injuries. "

device machine technology work industry

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noun

The final portion of a weightlifting motion where all applicable limbs or joints are fully extended or "locked out".

Examples :

"The weightlifter struggled with the heavy bar, but finally achieved the lockout at the top of the lift, proving he had completed the repetition. "

body action sport physiology technical achievement

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noun

An exercise meant to increase strength in the lockout portion of a lifting motion.

Examples :

"2016, Christian Thibaudeau, “Tip: For Bigger Triceps, Do Heavy Lockouts”, T-Nation."

sport physiology action ability