Walk Around (Verb)
Meaning 1
Walk with no particular goal; "we were walking around in the garden"; "after breakfast, she walked about in the park".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- They were walking around in the backyard while waiting for their guests to arrive.
- We spent the afternoon walking around the city, taking in the sights and sounds.
- After breakfast, she walked around the neighborhood, enjoying the cool morning air.
- I've been walking around the block a few times to clear my head and gather my thoughts.
- The tourists were walking around the museum, studying the artwork and reading the descriptions.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Walk around something.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
Walk randomly; "We were walking around in the neighborhood to see whether we could find an open drugstore".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- We were walking around in the neighborhood to see whether we could find an open drugstore.
- I walked around the block a few times to clear my head before the interview.
- The tourists got lost and started walking around the unfamiliar streets looking for directions.
- If you can't sleep, try walking around your house for a bit to freshen up.
- They spent the afternoon walking around downtown, browsing shops and cafes along the way.
Meaning 4
Behave in a certain manner or have certain properties; "He walks around with his nose in the air"; "She walks around with this strange boyfriend".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- He walks around with a permanent scowl on his face, nobody dares to approach him.
- She walks around with her hair down, which is quite unusual for her conservative upbringing.
- He walks around with a guitar, playing it to anyone who will listen on the streets.
- She walks around with an empty expression, after receiving the sad news.
- He walks around with this peculiar cane, which has become his signature accessory.