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work stoppage

 
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n.
A cessation of work by a group of employees as a means of protest.


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Any interruption of work by employees for the purpose of improving working conditions. Work stoppages are usually unexpected and unannounced. See also Strike; Walkout; Wildcat Strike.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
  Synonym: strike

 
 

 

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Dictionary. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2007, 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.  Read more
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