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Lock out

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Often implies a person in authority is enforcing control over others by restricting access. SlideThe company decided to lock out the striking workers.
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It's used in conflicts where one party exerts control, such as during strikes or disputes. SlideThe factory owners might lock out the union to pressure negotiations.
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The action of locking out is not necessarily permanent but lasts until resolved. SlideThe theater locked out latecomers until intermission.
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