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lockout

[lok-out] / ˈlɒkˌaʊt /




NOUN
work stoppage
Synonyms


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Manfred has said he views a lockout as a negotiating tool.

From Los Angeles Times

The current agreement expires Dec. 1, and a lockout is widely expected.

From Los Angeles Times

Demands for a cap will meet with strong resistance from the MLB Players Union, raising the prospect of a labor stoppage -- a player strike or a lockout by owners -- that could disrupt the 2027 season.

From Barron's

If a lockout is happening next January, as it likely will be, the fan festival will not be happening.

From Los Angeles Times

Others say the partial funding is a functional lockout.

From Los Angeles Times