walk out

stop work in order to press demands; "The auto workers are striking for higher wages"; "The employees walked out when their demand for better benefits was not met"

leave abruptly, often in protest or anger; "The customer that was not served walked out"

leave suddenly, often as an expression of disapproval; "She walked out on her husband and children"

walk out
Definition of walk out: stop work in order to press demands; "The auto workers are striking for higher wages"; "The employees walked out when their demand for better benefits was not met" leave abruptly, often in protest or anger; "The customer that was not served walked out" leave suddenly, often as an expression of disapproval; "She walked out on her husband and children"