ˌbarrier to ˈexit ( barriers to exit) ( ˈexit ˌbarrier)
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() something that makes it difficult for a company to leave an area of business, for example government rules or the cost of stopping employing staff 退出壁垒（企业退出某个市场的障碍，如政府条例、停止雇用员工的成本等）◆high barriers to exit 高退出壁垒◆The presence of a variety of barriers to exit influenced the timing and selection of plants that were closed. 各种退出壁垒的存在影响了工厂关闭的时机及选择。
something that makes it difficult for a customer to stop using a particular brand of goods or for sb to change their job, etc. 退出壁垒（顾客难以停止使用某牌子产品或某人难以转换工作等）◆We can create an experience for our customers that creates barriers to exit and keeps them loyal. 我们能够为顾客创造一种体验，形成退出壁垒从而使顾客保持忠诚。