Lockout ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Lockout ( noun )

1. 1. The action of preventing employees from entering their place of work by locking the doors, typically as a form of industrial action or protest.
2. 2. A situation in which an employer takes this action.
3. 3. An action of preventing a person from accessing certain areas or systems, such as a computer system or website, typically as a security measure.

Origin:

19th century: from lock out.

Examples:

1. 1. The factory was closed due to a lockout.
2. 2. The lockout lasted for several weeks.
3. 3. The lockout was a result of a labor dispute.
4. 4. He was locked out of his computer account due to too many failed login attempts.
5. 5. The company implemented a lockout policy to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data.

(As a verb)

Lockout ( verb )

1. 1. The action of preventing employees from entering their place of work by locking the doors, typically as a form of industrial action or protest.
2. 2. A situation in which an employer takes this action.
3. 3. An action of preventing a person from accessing certain areas or systems, such as a computer system or website, typically as a security measure.

Origin:

19th century: from lock out.

Examples:

1. 1. The factory was closed due to a lockout.
2. 2. The lockout lasted for several weeks.
3. 3. The lockout was a result of a labor dispute.
4. 4. He was locked out of his computer account due to too many failed login attempts.
5. 5. The company implemented a lockout policy to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data.