Walkaways

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. An act or instance of leaving a situation or position, especially when it is intentional or abrupt
2. a term for a strategy where one chooses to disengage from a conversation or negotiation
3. a colloquial expression referring to the choice of exiting a venue or setting, often in response to dissatisfaction

Etymology: "Walkaways" is the plural of "walkaway," a noun meaning an abrupt departure from something, such as a negotiation, a job, or a meeting. The noun is formed from the phrasal verb "walk away," so the plural simply marks more than one such departure. Its origin lies in the two ordinary words that make up the verb: "walk," which goes back to Old English "wealcan," meaning to roll or toss, and "away," which combines the Old English "on" with "weg," meaning road or way. The verb itself reached the sense of leaving abruptly and decisively, and the noun grew out of that usage.

Synonyms: easy wins, automatic successes, uncontested victories, forfeits, defaults

Antonyms: hard-fought wins, contested matches, close calls, struggles, battles