boycott

Intermediate

/ˈbɔɪ.kɒt/

verb
decline to support or engage in business

boycott in a sentence

  • “The activists decided to boycott the company's products.”
  • “Plans to boycott american products.”
  • “They boycotted the city's bus system.”
  • “We boycotted companies that were polluting the environment.”

What does “boycott” mean?

boycott (verb) means decline to support or engage in business. It is pronounced /ˈbɔɪ.kɒt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "boycott" mean?
boycott (verb) means: decline to support or engage in business
How do you pronounce "boycott"?
"boycott" is pronounced /ˈbɔɪ.kɒt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "boycott" in a sentence?
Here is "boycott" used in a sentence: The activists decided to boycott the company's products.

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