Walk
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British pronunciation/wɔːk/
American pronunciation/wɑːk/

Definition & Meaning of "walk"

to walk
01

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

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After the accident, doctors were unsure if he 'd ever walk again.
After the heavy rain, it was challenging to walk on the muddy path.
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.
They love walking the seashore.
1.2

to traverse or cover an area by walking

Intransitive: to walk somewhere
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They walked along the beach.
She walked through the park.
1.3

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

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I often walk in the park to unwind.
We like to walk through the forest on weekends.
1.4

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

Transitive: to walk an animal
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He walks his poodle in the park.
She walked her greyhound along the beach.
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.
He walks his little sister to the park every afternoon.
03

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

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He walked during his first time at bat.
The batter showed great discipline by walking instead of swinging at those pitches.
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.
The pitcher walked the batter with four consecutive balls.
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.
They resolved their differences and chose to walk hand in hand towards a common goal.
06

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

Intransitive: to walk in a specific manner
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She always encouraged her children to walk with kindness and compassion.
The wise teacher advised his students to walk in truth and integrity.
07

to vanish or be removed, usually without permission

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Keep an eye on your belongings; they have a tendency to walk away when left unattended.
Do n't leave your phone unattended; it might walk if you're not careful.
08

(of a ghost) to become visible

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Transitive: to walk a place
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The spirits of the haunted mansion walked through the halls at midnight.
In the old, abandoned house, the ghost began to walk, sending shivers down our spines.
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

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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.
The batsman knew he had nicked the ball, so he walked off the field.
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.
They walked their luggage to the hotel.
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.
They carefully walked the heavy sofa to the other side of the room, inching it along.
12

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

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Despite the accusations, she walked away without charges because of a violation of her rights during the arrest.
He walked due to a legal loophole.
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.
The performer demonstrated his ability to walk on stilts, towering over the crowd.
14

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

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The actor was set to perform, but he walked right before the opening night.
The athlete was on the team 's roster, but he walked just before the championship game.
15

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

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Despite the rough seas, the sturdy vessel walked steadily towards its destination.
As the winds picked up, the ship struggled to walk against the current.
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.
In the ballroom, they elegantly walked the foxtrot together.
Walk
01

a short journey we take on foot

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A morning walk is a good way to start the day.
During her lunch break, she often goes for a walk.
02

a path set aside for walking

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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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