lockout

serrata

Azione dei datori di lavoro che impediscono l'accesso ai dipendenti durante una controversia su salari o condizioni lavorative.

In inglese semplice: When employers stop workers entering their workplace during a disagreement about pay or working conditions.

• The lockout lasted two weeks.
• Workers received no wages during the factory lockout.
• Negotiations ended the lockout, and employees returned to work.

Espressioni comuni: factory lockout, workers’ lockout, end a lockout

rimanere chiusi fuori

Situazione in cui non si può entrare in un edificio perché la porta è chiusa a chiave.

In inglese semplice: A situation in which you cannot enter a building because the door is locked.

• The locksmith helped us during a lockout.
• I keep a spare key to prevent lockouts.
• How much do you charge for an emergency lockout?

Espressioni comuni: emergency lockout, house lockout

blocco, esclusione

Situazione in cui ad alcune persone viene impedito di entrare o partecipare.

In inglese semplice: A situation in which certain people are prevented from entering or taking part.

• Three wrong passwords caused an account lockout.
• The team celebrated a front-row lockout at the race.
• A lockout prevented visiting fans from entering the stadium.

Sinonimi: exclusion

Espressioni comuni: account lockout, front-row lockout, security lockout

dispositivo di blocco

Dispositivo che mantiene spenta una macchina o impedisce il contatto con parti mobili durante un intervento.

In inglese semplice: A device that keeps a machine off or prevents contact with moving parts while someone works on it.

• Fit a lockout before repairing the machine.
• The lockout keeps the power switch off.
• Workers checked all the lockouts before starting maintenance.

Sinonimi: safety lock

Espressioni comuni: safety lockout, electrical lockout, lockout device