B2verbsocietybusiness
US/ˈbɔɪ.kɑːt/
UK/ˈbɔɪ.kɒt/
to refuse to buy, use or take part in something as a protest
In context
Customers threatened to boycott the brand after the price rise.
Several countries boycotted the opening ceremony in protest.
Workers voted to boycott the meeting until their demands were heard.
Words that go with boycott
verb + noun
- boycott a productShoppers boycotted the product for a month.
- boycott a companyActivists called on people to boycott the company.
- boycott an eventAthletes may boycott the event.
- boycott a storeMany residents boycotted the store after the incident.
verb + preposition
- threaten to boycottParents threatened to boycott the school's fundraiser.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
boycott to the shopCorrect: boycott the shop