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lockout Synonyms

Another word for lockout

Choosing another word for lockout depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• 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 work stoppage over revenue sharing."

Strong
work stoppage
shutdown

• 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 exclusion for thirty minutes."

Strong
exclusion
Weak
block

Opposites of lockout

The opposite of lockout shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

lock-in
access
admission
See all opposites of lockout

• Nearby Words

locket
lockjaw
lockmaker
lockout
lockpick
locksmithing
lockstep

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lockout. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lockout
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