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gherao (iou)



gherao noun & verb. M20.
[from Hindi gherna surround, besiege.]
A. noun. Pl. -os. In the Indian subcontinent, a form of protest or harassment in labour disputes whereby employers etc. are prevented by workers from leaving the place of work until their claims have been granted. M20.
b. verb trans. Detain (a person) in this manner. M20.