walk
walk
wɑ:k
vaak
British pronunciation
/wɔːk/

Definition & Meaning of "walk"in English

to walk
01

to move forward at a regular speed by placing our feet in front of each other one by one

Intransitive
to walk definition and meaning
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After the accident, doctors were unsure if he 'd ever walk again.
1.1

to take a leisurely stroll through a particular place or environment

Transitive: to walk a path
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She decided to walk the garden paths to appreciate the beautiful flowers.
1.2

to traverse or cover an area by walking

Intransitive: to walk somewhere
to walk definition and meaning
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They walked along the beach.
1.3

to move in a slow, relaxed manner, particularly in order to enjoy oneself

Intransitive
to walk definition and meaning
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I often walk in the park to unwind.
1.4

to make a pet, usually a dog, exercise outside the house

Transitive: to walk an animal
to walk definition and meaning
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He walks his poodle in the park.
02

to accompany or guide someone somewhere as to ensure they get there without any problems or do not come to any harm

Transitive: to walk sb somewhere
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She walked her elderly neighbor to the grocery store.
03

(of a batter in baseball) to advance to first base by not swinging at four pitches that are outside the strike zone

Intransitive
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He walked during his first time at bat.
04

(of a pitcher in baseball) to give a batter first base by throwing four pitches outside the strike zone

Transitive: to walk batters
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The pitcher walked three batters in a row.
05

to collaborate or act in unity with others towards a common purpose or goal

Intransitive: to walk in a specific manner
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The two countries decided to walk together in economic partnership.
06

to live or conduct oneself in a specified manner, often guided by certain principles or beliefs

Intransitive: to walk in a specific manner
Old useOld use
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She always encouraged her children to walk with kindness and compassion.
07

to vanish or be removed, usually without permission

Intransitive
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Keep an eye on your belongings; they have a tendency to walk away when left unattended.
08

(of a ghost) to become visible

Intransitive
Transitive: to walk a place
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The spirits of the haunted mansion walked through the halls at midnight.
09

(of a batsman in cricket) to leave the field voluntarily, without waiting for the umpire's decision, when the batsman believes they are out

Intransitive
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The batsman felt a clear nick on the ball, so he decided to walk even before the umpire made a call.
10

to move while taking something along with one

Transitive: to walk sth somewhere
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He walked his suitcase alongside him as he made his way through the airport.
11

to make something move in a manner that resembles the step-by-step motion of walking

Transitive: to walk sth somewhere
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They walked the large table across the room, lifting one corner at a time.
12

to escape legal consequences and avoid punishment for a crime, typically due to legal technicalities

Intransitive
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Despite the accusations, she walked away without charges because of a violation of her rights during the arrest.
13

to move using one's hands or a support like stilts while maintaining a walking-like motion

Intransitive: to walk on sth
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The acrobat amazed the audience as he walked on his hands along the tightrope.
14

to abruptly quit or exit a job, role, or commitment, often without warning or prior notice

Intransitive
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The actor was set to perform, but he walked right before the opening night.
15

(of a ship) to make forward progress or headway through the water

Intransitive
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Despite the rough seas, the sturdy vessel walked steadily towards its destination.
16

to perform a dance, typically at a slow or measured pace

Transitive: to walk a dance
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They decided to walk a waltz for their first dance at the wedding.
Walk
01

a short journey we take on foot

Wiki
walk definition and meaning
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A morning walk is a good way to start the day.
02

a path set aside for walking

walk definition and meaning
03

(baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

04

manner of walking

05

a slow gait of a horse in which two feet are always on the ground

06

careers in general

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