ambulatory

/ˌæmbjʊlˈe‍ɪtəɹˌi/

/ˈæmbjəɫəˌtɔɹi/

Ambulatory

a covered walkway or passageway, typically found in religious buildings or gardens, that allows for a continuous flow of movement around a central space

ambulatory

[ADJECTIVE]

related to or designed for walking

having the ability to move freely and not be restricted to a single location or position

synonyms : ambulant

(of patients) capable of walking and receiving medical treatment for an injury or illness that does not require an overnight stay in a hospital

taking place while walking or moving

(of law) subject to change or alteration, especially until certain conditions are met

Examples

1. He's not ambulatory.

2. The gold standard test is ambulatory 24-hour blood pressure monitoring.

3. Some of them were not very ambulatory.

4. Ambulatory wheelchair users exist, ambulatory cane users exist.