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lockout

/ˈlɒkaʊt/

/ˈlɑːkaʊt/

Translations

lockoutnoun

lockouts

/ˈlɒkaʊt/

/ˈlɑːkaʊt/

The company announced a lockout due to the ongoing labor dispute.

Компания объявила локаут из-за продолжающегося трудового спора.

Synonyms

lockoutadjective

/ˈlɒk.aʊt/

/ˈlɑːk.aʊt/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "lockout procedure")

lockoutnoun

The exclusion of employees by their employer from their place of work until certain terms are agreed to.

The company announced a lockout after the workers refused to accept the new contract terms.

A device or mechanism that prevents the operation of a machine or system.

The lockout on the machine ensures that it cannot be operated while maintenance is being performed.

lockoutadjective

Relating to or intended for preventing the operation or access of equipment, areas, or employees; pertaining to a lockout.

All personnel must follow the lockout procedures before servicing the equipment.