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What does "walk out" mean?
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Go on strike, as in The union threatened to walk out if management would not listen to its demands. [Late 1800s]
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Leave suddenly, especially as a sign of disapproval. For example, The play was so bad we walked out after the first act. [First half of 1800s]
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Also, walk out on. Desert, abandon, as in He walked out on his wife and five children. [Late 1800s]
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