Definitions

1. noun

a formal agreement or association to refuse to buy or deal with someone, especially because of their politics or methods

“The labor union decided to boycott the company until they agreed to better working conditions.”

2. verb

to refuse to buy or deal with someone or something because of their politics or methods

“The people in the town have decided to boycott the store because of its poor treatment of employees.”

3. verb

to refuse to participate in or deal with something

“The country decided to boycott the international conference due to the participation of the opposing nation.”