Ambulate (Verb)
Meaning
Walk about; not be bedridden or incapable of walking.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The doctor was pleased to see the patient ambulate after being bedridden for weeks with the broken leg.
- After a long illness, she was finally able to ambulate without assistance from family members.
- To aid in recovery, the physical therapist encouraged the patient to ambulate for short periods each day.
- The elderly woman had been bedridden for years but was able to ambulate briefly with the help of her walker.
- Following surgery, the nurse was told to help the patient ambulate to the restroom to prevent blood clots.