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lockout Antonyms
Opposite of lockout
Because the opposite of lockout shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The temporary exclusion of employees from a workplace by their employer during a labor dispute in order to compel them to accept certain terms.
Usage Example
"The basketball season was delayed by several months due to a prolonged lock-in over revenue sharing."
Strong
lock-in
• noun (Context 2)
An instance of being prevented from entering a building, vehicle, computer account, or system because of a locked mechanism, lost key, or security restriction.
Usage Example
"Three consecutive failed password attempts will trigger an automatic account access for thirty minutes."
Strong
access
admission
Similar words to lockout
Words similar to lockout shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
work stoppage
exclusion
shutdown
block
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Lockout. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/lockout