Travel & Movement

To be next to or touching something at a boundary, used of land or buildings.

To reach a place or, figuratively, to come to a conclusion or decision after thought or discussion.

Aviation slang for an aircraft crashing nose-first into the ground in a spiraling motion.

To move backwards away from someone or something, or to withdraw from a position or commitment.

To move a vehicle in reverse into a space, or to return to a previous position or situation.

To reverse a vehicle into something, to collide with something while moving backwards, or to enter a situation indirectly or by chance.

To reverse a vehicle out of a space, typically a garage or tight parking spot.

To put bags or heavy items down on the ground or floor, especially after carrying them.

To rescue someone from trouble, or to escape from a difficult or dangerous situation.

British English spelling variant of 'bail out': to escape by parachute from an aircraft, or to rescue someone from difficulty.

To roll or cause something to roll away from a surface or area in a ball-like motion.

To add ballast (heavy material) to a ship, aircraft, or vehicle to improve its stability or balance.

To collide or knock hard against a person or object accidentally.

To enter a place or collide with someone forcefully and without care; to interrupt something intrusively.

To arrive or come to a place soon.

To transport someone or something instantaneously using a fictional energy beam; also used humorously to mean to remove someone from an unpl

To carry or take something away, especially as a prize or reward; in sailing, to steer away from the wind.

To move toward someone or something in a threatening or forceful manner; to put pressure on someone or something.

In sailing, to steer the vessel toward the shore, a target, or another vessel; to move inward.

In sailing, to steer the vessel so as to approach the shore or another object closely.

In sailing, to steer away from the wind or another vessel; to push a boat away from a dock or shore.

In sailing, to steer the vessel away from a specific point, shore, or object.

To settle somewhere to sleep, especially in a temporary or improvised place; or for a process or system to become established.

To swell outward in a rounded, bulging shape, like a sail filled with wind.

To fail completely, especially of a business, or to move up close to something.

Of a rocket or spacecraft: to leave the ground with explosive propulsion; figuratively, to start something with great energy.

To increase volume dramatically; or to rise or move rapidly upward with great force.

To close or reserve an area, route, or period of time so it cannot be used by others.

To impress someone greatly; to defeat someone decisively; or for wind to carry something away.

To arrive suddenly or unexpectedly, or for wind to carry something into a place.

To arrive at a place suddenly and unexpectedly; or to force air into an object.

To move past something very quickly; or to exceed a target or limit suddenly.

To spend or use up something quickly and carelessly; or to move through a place at speed.

To dip briefly below the surface of water or below an obstacle.

To rise or appear suddenly and unexpectedly, like an object bobbing to the surface of water.

To move around at high speed, often recklessly or noisily.

To leave or depart at high speed.

An emphatic or playful extension of 'boogie down', meaning to dance freely or head somewhere with enthusiasm.

To make a reservation or booking in advance, often well ahead of the date needed.

To register on arrival at a hotel, or to arrange a reservation for someone in advance.

To make a reservation at or register upon arrival at a specific place, such as a hotel or clinic.

To reserve a place on a flight, cruise, tour, course, or other scheduled service.

To have all available reservations or appointments taken; fully reserved.

To move about in a light, carefree, and often cheerful way, visiting various places or dancing gently.

To move energetically from place to place, or to discuss ideas informally without reaching a conclusion.

To enter a place with a lot of energy and enthusiasm.

To move energetically into something, or to pressure someone into doing something quickly.

To rebound from a surface, or to share ideas with someone to get their reaction.

To leap or spring forward energetically, or to progress rapidly ahead of others.

To knock or roll something down with force, or to travel down a road or path rapidly.

To physically knock someone off their feet, or to greatly impress or astonish someone.

To arrive or appear somewhere in a casual or confident manner.

To surround or trap someone or something so that they cannot move freely or have limited options.

A nautical term: to turn a ship's yards so that the wind fills the sails from ahead, slowing or stopping the vessel.

A nautical term: to swing the yards of a square-rigged ship to the opposite side, especially when tacking or changing course.

A nautical term: to position the yards of a square-rigged ship so they are nearly parallel to the keel, allowing the wind to pass by with mi

A nautical term: to swing the yards of a square-rigged ship inward (toward the center line) to catch more wind on a particular point of sail

To diverge from a main path, road, or topic and go in a different direction.

to escape, separate, or move free from someone or something

to begin upon someone or something, especially of day, weather, or waves

to force or work your way downward with the chest or front of the body against resistance

to force or work your way upward against resistance

to leave quickly and casually, often as if nothing matters

to pass someone or something very easily, quickly, or confidently

to bring someone or something with you, or to help someone improve

to make someone conscious again, persuade them, or bring someone/something to a place

to carry something away from a place, or to leave with a particular impression or feeling

to return with someone or something, make something exist again, or make someone remember

to bring someone or something to another place, often someone's home, or to persuade someone to your side

To restore someone to consciousness, or to cause a ship to stop by turning into the wind.

To carry or have something or someone accompany you when you come to a place.

(Nautical) To accidentally turn a vessel broadside to the wind and waves, risking capsizing.

To pass very close to someone or something, usually making light physical contact.

To move past someone quickly, making brief, light physical contact.

To move close to someone or something, lightly touching or almost touching them as you pass or stand near.

For a horse or animal to lower its head and kick up its back legs in an attempt to throw off a rider.

For a horse or other animal to throw a rider off its back by jumping and kicking violently.

To move in a rough, uncontrolled way, especially of a vehicle being tossed around in bad conditions.

To fasten someone or something securely using a buckle, especially a seatbelt.

To fasten your seatbelt; also used figuratively to mean prepare yourself for something difficult or exciting.

To move along a seat or bench to make room for another person.

To leave rapidly in an emergency, to panic, or (of eyes) to bulge with surprise.

To spend time idly, doing nothing useful, or to travel casually without a plan.

To collide with someone or something physically, or to meet someone unexpectedly.

To gather into folds or a mass, or for people to crowd together.

To send someone away quickly, often with some degree of urgency or force.

To settle down to sleep somewhere, especially in a temporary or improvised location.

To share a room or sleeping space with someone, usually on a temporary or informal basis.

To leave or escape from a place, often in an informal or surreptitious way.

To share a sleeping space or room with one or more other people.

British informal: to give someone a leg-up so they can climb over something, or to move up to make room for another person.

To be completely destroyed by fire or intense heat; to make someone very angry; or (of a spacecraft) to disintegrate from atmospheric fricti

To enter a place suddenly and without warning, often interrupting something.

To suddenly begin doing something or to suddenly enter a state or place.

(Informal) To break or snap a piece off something; also (slang) to leave quickly.

To be directly touching or adjacent to something; to encounter an obstacle or boundary.

To move around busily and energetically, or for rumours and excitement to circulate widely.

To phone a place or person before you arrive or before something happens, to give warning or make arrangements.

To publicly demand something, to require or make necessary, or to collect someone from a place.

To apply camouflage paint or clothing to oneself or others in order to blend into a natural environment.

To put on camouflage paint or clothing so as to blend into a natural or tactical environment.

To establish a temporary camp in a location, or to reduce excessive theatrical or flamboyant behavior.

To sleep outside in a tent or in the open, or to stay somewhere for a long time waiting for something.

To remove something or someone by carrying, or (figuratively) to cause someone to become so excited or emotional that they lose self-control

To transport something to a higher level or floor by physically carrying it.

To remove something in large quantities or bulky items, typically using a vehicle or cart.

To take or remove someone or something to another place, especially using a vehicle and often implying force or dismissiveness.

To be stranded on a deserted shore after a shipwreck, or to throw something away.

To release a boat from its mooring; to discard or reject something; to finish knitting by securing the last stitches.

To reach the same level or position as someone ahead of you; to update someone (or yourself) on missed information.

To find or meet something or someone by accident.

To find or encounter something or someone entirely by accident.

To rush or move downward or toward something with speed and force; also to block or deflect something by charging toward it.

To rush away energetically; or (in finance/accounting) to classify a debt as a loss.

To follow someone or something quickly in order to catch them, or to try eagerly to obtain or achieve something.

To pursue and catch someone or something; or to search persistently until you find information or a person.

To force someone or something to leave by chasing them.

To register your arrival at a hotel, airport, or event, or to make brief contact with someone to report your status.

To register your arrival at a specific place, or to investigate something.

To officially leave a hotel; to look at or investigate something; or (informally) to be very attracted to someone.

To examine each part of something systematically, or to officially clear luggage or a passenger through security or customs.

In nautical usage, to coil a rope neatly in a flat, spiral pattern resembling a round of cheese.

To return to a topic, person, or location that was left earlier in order to revisit it

To move in circles while gradually narrowing toward a central point or target

To move in an outward spiral or circular pattern away from a central point (uncommon, mostly literal)

To go away or leave a place, often used as a rude command; also to remove everything from a surface.

To remove all unwanted items from a place; or to leave a place quickly.

A nautical term meaning to lower a sail by slackening the clew lines.

A nautical term meaning to haul up the lower corners of a sail toward the yard.

To descend from a high place; or to reverse a position or demand, especially under pressure.

To enter something by climbing, especially a vehicle, bed, or confined space.

To ascend to a higher position by using your body; or to rise in status or rank.

To approach from all sides, reducing the space around something; also used of darkness or bad weather approaching.

To move closer to a specific person or thing from all sides, especially in pursuit.

A formal or literary variant of 'close in on': to approach and surround a target from all sides.

To form a circle or enclose something on all sides; used especially in literary or descriptive contexts.

To follow something in order or sequence; or to pursue or try to catch someone.

To accompany someone somewhere; to arrive or appear; or to make progress.

To leave a place or situation, especially with a particular feeling or result; or for a part of something to become detached.

to return to a place, situation, or earlier state

to move downward, decrease, or lose intensity

to arrive in order to get, collect, attack, or seek something or someone

to originate or move from a lower level, position, or class

to enter a place, receive something such as money, or reach a new state

used to invite someone to visit, especially your home

to move onto a place or surface, or to start being present there

to visit someone, move from one place to another, or suddenly feel something

To advance from a disadvantaged or trailing position and catch up with or overtake others.

To approach someone or something, or to reach the required standard or level.

To find or encounter something or someone by chance, or to overtake someone suddenly.

To close off or mark a section of a road or area using traffic cones.

Not a widely established standard phrasal verb. May appear in niche or regional contexts meaning to form corners, to position at a corner, o

To lower the body into a crouching or lying position, often to hide or take cover.

To move or progress at a brisk, steady pace.

To force people or things into a very small space so they are tightly packed.

To enter slowly and gradually, often without being noticed — used of people, abstract things, or influences.

To advance or progress slowly and almost imperceptibly; used of time, age, or a gradual process.

To make someone feel uncomfortable, uneasy, or disturbed in a skin-crawling way; or to leave quietly without being noticed.

To increase or rise gradually and slowly, often without being immediately noticed; or to approach someone quietly.

To approach someone or something slowly and quietly so as not to be noticed; or for something to happen so gradually that you are not aware

To assemble or join a crew for a specific project, vessel, or task.

To move from one side, group, genre, or domain to another, either physically or figuratively.

To press or gather into a space in large numbers; or for thoughts and feelings to enter the mind all at once.

To press in around someone from all sides, creating a feeling of being overwhelmed or suffocated, either physically or emotionally.

To force something or someone out by filling the available space, leaving no room for them.

To move or press close together into a small space, either by choice or necessity.

A rare or regional variant meaning to fill a space by gathering in large numbers; to press upward in a crowd.

An archaic, dialectal, or rare variant of 'crumb up'; to coat with crumbs, or to crowd/cram together.

In freight and logistics: to fill a shipping container, truck, or vehicle to its maximum volume (cubic capacity) before reaching the weight

To move around casually or travel about an area; also, to slash or cut something in multiple places.

To take a shorter route by going diagonally across something; or to affect or apply to many different groups at once.

An informal, somewhat old-fashioned way of telling someone to leave or go away.

To move or cut directly through something, often a shortcut; or to deal with complexity clearly and directly.

To express a feeling, story, or idea through dance, or to leave a place by dancing.

To move rapidly and repeatedly in different directions with sudden changes of course.

To leave quickly, or to produce a piece of writing very quickly and with little effort.

To continue moving quickly forward, or to apply something rapidly to a surface.

To arrive somewhere suddenly and in large numbers, often in an overwhelming or unwelcome way.

A more formal or literary variant of 'descend on': to arrive suddenly in large numbers or to befall someone.

To remove or rescue something or someone from a surrounding mass; or to find and retrieve something after searching.

To fail to get something or be unlucky (Australian English); or to leave a place quickly and quietly.

To follow someone persistently and annoyingly, or to move around as if tracking someone.

To wander or spend time lazily without any purpose.

To turn around and return along the same route you just came from.

A rare or non-standard variant, possibly meaning to share a space or to leave paired with another.

To make something last longer than necessary, or to pull someone or something out of a place by force.

To gradually move into a leading position ahead of a competitor.

To move away from a group or person, or to increase a lead over competitors.

To move backward, especially suddenly from surprise or fear, or to pull something open or aside.

To attract or involve someone in something, to take a breath in, or for days to get shorter in autumn.

To pull something slowly through a narrow opening or space.

To leave a place in a vehicle, or to cause someone or something to leave or stay away.

To return somewhere by driving, or to force a person or group to retreat.

To travel somewhere by driving, or to cause prices, costs, or numbers to decrease.

To enter a place in a vehicle, or to hammer or push something into a surface.

To leave a place in a vehicle, or to force a person or animal to go away.

To force a person, group, or thing to leave a place permanently.

To arrive at a place in a vehicle, or to cause prices, costs, or figures to increase.

To move to a position further behind others in a group, race, or ranking, either deliberately or because of slower progress.

To fall or move to a lower position, or to decrease in value or level.

To enter a place briefly and informally, or to fall into a state or habit without much conscious effort.

To lower your body or head quickly, usually to avoid being seen or hit.

To leave a place quickly and quietly, often without drawing attention.

To leave a place discreetly or to avoid a responsibility, often at the last minute.

To move gradually and carefully into a position, space, or conversation.

To remove all the contents from a container or space, or for a place to become completely empty of people.

To eventually reach a place, situation, or condition, especially one that was not planned or expected.

To move backward or retreat, especially under pressure.

To collapse inward, or to form a military line on command.

To enter a physical space by falling, or to move into a state, habit, or category naturally or accidentally.

To drop from a surface, or to decrease in quantity or quality.

To lose balance and fall sideways, or to stumble and fall to the ground.

To move or stumble upward accidentally, or (figuratively) to advance despite apparent failure.

To attack suddenly, to discover by chance, or (of a duty) to become someone's responsibility.

To spread out from a central point in different directions, like the shape of an open fan.

To enclose or separate an area using a fence or similar barrier.

A nautical term meaning to turn a ship around or bring it onto a new course.

A nautical term meaning (of equipment or cargo) to break loose or come free from its securing point.

An archaic or dialectal term meaning to rescue or remove someone from a dangerous place.

To arrive somewhere, often unexpectedly or after a long or indirect journey; or (older) to vomit.

Not an established standard phrasal verb in modern English. Occasionally used in archaic or literary contexts to mean struggling upward agai

To enter a place in a single-file line, one after another.

To remove something by rubbing it with a file, or (of a group) to depart in a single-file line.

To leave a place in an orderly single-file line, one person after another.

To move past something or someone in a slow, orderly single-file line.

In sailing, to let the sails fill with wind and allow the vessel to gain speed, often after being held up or close to the wind.

An archaic or literary expression meaning to discover and produce something, or to find one's way out.

To retrieve something from inside a bag, pocket, body of water, or other container, often with some searching.

To bring something up from below, as if pulling it from water; a rarer variant of 'fish out'.

To provide a person, ship, room, or building with all the necessary equipment or furnishings.

To signal with a flag or hand gesture for someone or something to move away or continue.

To signal a moving vehicle to stop, usually by waving one's arms or hand.

To move one's arms or legs wildly and without control in all directions.

For a bird or winged creature to depart by flapping its wings.

At maximum speed or effort; or to be completely exhausted; or to do something directly and plainly.

To turn something over quickly to its other side, or to turn completely upside down.

To move around without a clear direction; or for an idea, rumor, or object to circulate informally.

To force people or animals to leave because of flooding; or for a large volume of something to pour out.

To move outward in a steady, continuous stream.

To move or act in a light, airy, and somewhat aimless or carefree manner.

To pass very quickly — used for time, vehicles, or events.

To arrive somewhere by aircraft, or to transport someone or something by air.

To arrive at a destination by air; or to suddenly enter a strong emotional state.

To detach and move through the air suddenly; to depart quickly; or to lose one's temper.

To depart from a place by aircraft; or to transport someone or something away by air.

To move rapidly upward through the air; or to travel by air to a place.

To diverge from a main route at a fork; or (vulgar slang) used as an expletive equivalent of 'get lost'.

Strongly vulgar expression used to tell someone to go away, or to describe going away oneself; also used as an exclamation of disbelief.

To gradually reduce the distance between yourself and someone or something ahead of you; to make progress relative to a competitor.

To gradually close the distance between yourself and something or someone ahead of you.

To put petrol (gasoline) into a vehicle's fuel tank.

A command used to urge a horse to move forward, or an old-fashioned way of telling someone to get moving.

To be able to move or travel to different places, or for news to spread widely.

To move from place to place, to avoid or circumvent something, or (of news) to spread widely.

To escape from a place, person, or situation, or to go on a short holiday.

To return to a place, or to recover something that was taken or lost.

To enter a vehicle or place, to arrive home, or to be accepted to a school or organisation.

To enter a place or vehicle, to be accepted somewhere, to begin to enjoy something, or to involve oneself in a situation.

To leave a vehicle, to avoid punishment, to stop touching something, or to send a message.

To board a vehicle, have a good relationship with someone, or make progress with an activity.

To climb or move onto a surface or vehicle, to access a system or list, or to begin addressing a topic or person.

To leave a place, escape a situation, or (of information) to become known.

To exit a physical space, avoid an obligation, or obtain something from someone.

To move beyond a physical obstacle, overcome a barrier, or advance beyond a difficult stage.

To arrive at a place, have the opportunity to do something, or to emotionally affect someone.

To move up into a higher or enclosed space, or (slang) to aggressively enter someone's personal domain.

To hit a surface at an angle and move off in a different direction, rather than making direct contact.

To travel or move with someone; or to proceed through a process step by step.

To move in a circular path; to be enough for everyone; or (of information/illness) to circulate.

To leave a place; to take a trip; or (of a problem) to disappear.

To return to a place, person, or state; or to date from a period in the past.

To return to a place, person, activity, or topic.

To descend to the lower deck or interior of a ship; a nautical term.

To pass, to move past something, or to use something as a basis for judgement or action.

To leave a place and go out into the world, especially with a sense of purpose or mission.

To enter a place or space.

To continue moving past something or someone without stopping.

To leave a place, to be extinguished, to be in a romantic relationship, or to be eliminated from a competition.

To review, examine, or repeat something in order to check or understand it; also to cross to the other side of something.

To move beyond a particular point or place without stopping.

To move in a circular path, to visit someone casually, or to be sufficient for everyone.

To travel toward a destination, attend something, or direct effort or resources toward a purpose.

To sink below the surface of water; for a business to fail and close; or to lose consciousness under anaesthetic.

To move to a higher position, for a price or level to increase, for a building to be constructed, or for something to catch fire.

An informal way of expressing obligation, necessity, or strong recommendation; also, to have reached a place or situation.

To originally come from or belong to a particular place.

To put a halter on a horse or other animal to restrain or lead it.

To pass something upward to someone above, or (slang) to inform against someone to authorities.

To stay in a place doing nothing, or to wait for someone; also used as an exclamation meaning 'wait a moment'.

To remain in a place after others have left, or to move more slowly than a group.

To dangle from something, often precariously, or (informal) to stop doing something.

To wait; to hold onto something; or to persist through difficulty.

To project or suspend above something, or to be a persistent worry or threat that affects a situation.

To find or meet someone or something by chance, without looking for it.

To arrive or pass by a place by chance, without planning to be there.

To pass by or visit a place by chance, without intending to.

To find or encounter something or someone by pure chance.

To find or encounter something or someone entirely by accident.

To carry or transport something heavy or bulky from place to place.

To pull something downward forcefully, especially a flag, sail, or heavy object.

To pull or drag something or someone in with effort; to earn a large amount of money.

To forcefully remove someone or something; or to suddenly draw back and strike.

To pull or drag something out from somewhere, especially with considerable effort.

To raise something with effort; or to bring someone before an authority to answer for wrongdoing.

To leave and go somewhere; or to intercept and stop something or someone before it happens.

To leave a place and go somewhere, usually in a casual or purposeful way.

(nautical) To bring a sailing vessel almost to a standstill by balancing the sails against each other, or to stop a vessel.

To surround or restrict someone or something, limiting freedom of movement or action.

For a ship or boat to lean or tilt to one side, especially due to wind or an uneven load.

To surround or enclose someone or something so that movement or freedom is restricted.

To gather or drive people, animals, or things into a single group.

An archaic or dialectal variant of 'hurry up'; to move or act more quickly.

To walk out of a remote or wilderness area on foot; in sailing, to lean one's body outward over the side of the boat for balance.

To contact someone, especially to ask for something, or to visit a place.

To delay doing something, or to keep an opponent, attacker, or unwanted thing at a distance.

To wait briefly, to grip something firmly, or to persevere through difficulty.

To grip something firmly, to keep possession of something, or to maintain a belief, memory, or advantage.

To move precisely toward a target, or to direct full attention to something specific

To move around with quick, light jumps or to move busily from place to place

To quickly and casually enter a vehicle or small space.

To enter a vehicle, space, or clothing quickly and with little effort.

To leave or dismount a vehicle, bicycle, or other conveyance quickly and casually.

To quickly board or mount a vehicle, bicycle, or other conveyance.

To go casually and without fuss to a nearby place, often used as a cheerful invitation.

To climb quickly onto a surface; or to stimulate or modify something for greater performance.

To move, act, or do something more quickly; also used as an imperative urging someone to go faster.

To move quickly or encourage others to move quickly; also to gather or produce something with speed and energy.

For a surface to become covered with a layer of ice.

To move forward very slowly and gradually, in tiny increments.

To move away from something or someone very slowly and carefully, in tiny increments.

To return to a previous position, level, or state very gradually and slowly.

To rise or increase very slowly and gradually, or to move upward in tiny increments.

To pull or move something upward suddenly and sharply.

To leave quickly for a trip, especially by plane.

Chiefly British slang for telling someone to go away, or literally to continue jogging.

To jump or move energetically in different directions; to jump repeatedly without a set direction.

To jump energetically in different directions, or to switch rapidly between topics, tasks, or places.

To leap downward from a height, or (idiomatically) to reprimand someone sharply.

To enter a conversation, activity, or situation suddenly and without much hesitation.

To leap from a surface or platform; figuratively, to start suddenly or launch into something.

To leap onto something; to quickly take advantage of something; or to suddenly criticize someone.

To leap and land on top of something, or to suddenly start engaging with an idea or trend.

To leap out of something or somewhere; figuratively, to be immediately noticeable or striking.

To rise suddenly by jumping; to increase sharply; to get up quickly from a seated position.

To leap up and position oneself behind someone, typically on a horse or vehicle.

To leap onto something or someone, or to seize on an opportunity or remark eagerly.

To fall over suddenly, either of a boat capsizing or a person collapsing.

To stay at a distance from something, or to prevent someone or something from coming near.

To follow or stay within agreed limits, rules, a plan, or a path.

To remain as a group without separating, or to maintain the unity of a group.

To direct a kick toward a specific person, target, or location.

(British informal) To sleep outside or away from one's own home, often in informal or improvised conditions.

To move around freely, erratically, or aimlessly, often at speed.

A rare or dialectal variant meaning to leave quickly, to stop doing something, or to steal.

To collide with something or someone, either accidentally or by force, or to force something into a particular shape or state.

To move, progress, or develop more slowly than others or than expected; to fail to keep pace.

To flee or escape quickly, especially from the authorities or from a difficult situation.

(British dialectal, dated) To walk or move at a brisk, steady pace.

(Informal, dialectal) To arrive at a place, especially someone's home, often unexpectedly; to end up in a particular location.

To arrive at, settle on, or find something; also, to criticise or punish someone.

To find oneself in a place, situation, or condition as a result of a series of events, often unexpectedly.

The slightly more formal or literary variant of 'land on'; to arrive at, settle on, or discover something.

To tie something firmly to a surface using rope or straps; or (of rain) to fall very hard and heavily.

To bind or join two or more things together tightly using rope, cord, or straps.

To construct something quickly and roughly, or to tie something up securely with rope; also a noun ('a lash-up') meaning a rough, improvised

To begin something boldly and energetically — a journey, a speech, or a new venture; often used in a literary or slightly archaic register.

To provide or arrange something for others, often food, transport, or entertainment.

To stop somewhere temporarily during a journey before continuing to the final destination.

A nautical term meaning to bring a ship to a stop or near-stop, or to attribute something to a particular cause.

To be forced to stay in bed due to illness or injury, or to store a vehicle or vessel when not in use.

To guide or escort someone or something out of a place, or to lead a group forward out of a starting position.

To guide someone through a process, place, or complex situation step by step.

To cause or result in a particular outcome, or to take someone to a destination.

To be immediately and strikingly obvious or noticeable, or to jump out of somewhere suddenly.

To jump quickly to a standing or higher position, or to increase suddenly and dramatically.

To forget to take something with you, to progress faster than others so they fall back, or to move on from a past situation.

(Sports) To run as fast as possible to complete a play, especially in baseball or cricket.

To allow someone or something to enter a place, or to allow light, water, or air to pass through.

To allow someone or something access into a specific place, situation, or piece of knowledge.

To allow someone or something to exit, to make a sound suddenly, or to expand clothing at the seams.

To move aside or give permission so that someone or something can pass by.

To allow someone or something to pass through a barrier, checkpoint, or obstacle.

To be positioned or situated at a higher level than something else.

To be waiting in the future; to be about to happen or be encountered.

To rest or extend in a position parallel to or following the length of something.

A nautical term meaning to remain at a distance from a shore, port, or another vessel without anchoring.

To be deferred or left pending until a later time; also (archaic/formal) to remain overnight somewhere on a journey.

A nautical term meaning to bring a ship to a near-standstill by positioning it head-on to the wind.

This entry appears to be a misspelling or typographical error for 'lift off'. 'Life off' is not a recognized English phrasal verb.

For a rocket, spacecraft, or helicopter to leave the ground and rise into the air; also for something to be removed from a surface.

To move briskly or nimbly along a route (archaic/dialectal).

To dismount or descend from a horse, vehicle, or elevated position (archaic).

To ignite or fire something, such as a firework or rocket; also, to depart quickly.

To discover or come across something by chance; to settle or land on something.

To leave quickly, especially to escape or head toward a destination without delay.

To enter or arrive walking with a limp, or figuratively to arrive in a damaged, slow, or weakened state.

To remove and transport equipment or goods from a venue or location, typically after a performance or event.

To put a large quantity of goods, supplies, or cargo into a vehicle or container.

To guide a boat or vessel through a canal lock by operating the lock gates.

To turn and look in various directions to examine your surroundings, or to visit a place and inspect it.

To think about or consider the past, or to literally turn and look behind you.

To direct your eyes downward, or to lower your gaze.

To try to find someone or something by searching.

To look away, or to gaze into the distance — primarily a regional or dialectal American English expression.

A warning to be alert to immediate danger, or to watch carefully for something.

To turn and look in different directions, or to casually explore a place.

To appear in the future or in the distance as something large, threatening, or difficult to avoid.

A sailing term meaning to steer a boat closer to the direction of the wind, causing the sails to flap or lose their fill.

To carry something heavy or bulky indoors or into a space with considerable effort.

To carry something heavy or bulky out of a place with considerable physical effort.

To chase or pursue someone or something; to move quickly in the direction of someone who is leaving or escaping.

To leave quickly; to flee or escape. (Also an archaic expression for killing oneself.)

To move toward a destination with purpose; or to contribute to or create a particular result, condition, or atmosphere.

To leave quickly, especially after doing something wrong or to avoid being caught.

To plan or describe something in detail, showing all the stages, steps, or features in a clear and organised way.

To continue advancing steadily and unstoppably; or to walk in a march toward a destination in protest or military formation.

To walk past someone or something in a formal, military, or disciplined manner, especially in a ceremonial procession.

To arrange to come together with someone in the same place, usually in an informal social context.

To move around in a disorganised, aimless way, typically as part of a crowd.

To move around aimlessly in a disorganised group, often while waiting.

To climb something quickly and nimbly, using hands and feet, in the manner of a monkey.

To secure a boat or vessel by attaching it to a fixed point such as a mooring post, buoy, or bank.

A British informal, and very rare, expression meaning to go away or leave.

To change position or location, either within a space or more broadly by relocating frequently.

To continue moving or progressing; also used as a directive to keep walking and not stop or gather in one place.

To change position or location, either physically within a space or by relocating frequently.

To leave a place where you have been living and go to live somewhere else; also to change direction away from something.

To return to a previous position or place of residence; to postpone something to a later time; or to move in a backward direction.

To move to a lower position physically, or to move to a lower rank, level, or category.

To start living in a new home or place; also to move closer to something or someone, especially in order to take action.

To begin moving away from a place, especially for a vehicle or group to start travelling from a stationary position.

To leave a place where you have been living and go to live somewhere else.

To shift to one side to make room, or to give up a position to someone else.

To go to live or work in a different place, or to cause someone to feel deep emotion.

To advance to a higher position, level, or rank, or to shift position to make space.

To become stuck in or blocked by mud, especially of a vehicle or location.

Australian informal expression meaning to go away or leave quickly.

Informal internet slang meaning to refuse to participate in or quickly leave a situation because it is frightening, disgusting, or simply un

Used of an aircraft, vehicle, or boat that tilts or tips forward so the nose goes down.

To move or progress slightly in front of others, often by a small margin.

To unfold, expand, or widen into a larger shape or space; or to become more communicative and relaxed.

To measure a distance by counting the number of steps (paces) taken while walking.

To measure a distance or area by walking across it and counting paces; or to walk back and forth anxiously.

To send someone somewhere, often quickly and with a sense of dismissal or urgency.

To put all your things into bags or boxes ready to leave, or (of a machine) to stop working.

To bring a vehicle to a stop and leave it parked in a particular spot.

To move past a person or place without stopping, or for time and opportunities to go unnoticed.

To move across or travel through a place without stopping or staying, or for something to move from one side of a barrier to the other.

to come away in layers or to separate and move away from a group

to remove something by pulling it off, or to separate and move away

to drive away very fast, usually with the tires making noise

To telephone someone in advance to give notice, check availability, or make arrangements before arriving.

To lift something from the ground, collect someone or something, learn informally, or improve.

to enter quickly in a group, especially into a vehicle or room

to leave a vehicle or place quickly and in a group

To rock or toss in different directions, especially of a boat or aircraft.

To arrive, especially unexpectedly or without much formality; also to erect or set up a tent or camp.

To collide with something with great force, or to start something energetically

To knock something down or flatten it by moving through it with great force

To begin something boldly and without hesitation, or to enter water or a substance suddenly

To enter water or begin an activity suddenly, or to cause someone or something to enter a difficult situation abruptly

To move or proceed very slowly, especially in a way that frustrates others

To move or travel at a slow, unhurried, and contented pace.

To go somewhere quickly, especially to a place nearby or to a lower floor.

To make a brief, often unplanned visit to a person or place.

To leave a place briefly, or for something to appear or emerge suddenly.

To arrive or enter somewhere in large quantities or numbers.

To direct a large amount of something — liquid, money, effort, or people — into a specific place or purpose.

To continue doing something, or to continue moving forward, despite difficulties or tiredness.

to move into the lead or make faster progress than others

to move away from something or become more distant

to move back, retreat, or reduce involvement

To arrive at a place (of a vehicle), to attract or earn something, or to bring someone in for questioning.

Of a vehicle or driver: to move into and stop at a specific place.

To remove something or someone from a place, or to withdraw from an activity, agreement, or location.

To help something or someone move forward or make progress, or to leave.

To force your way into a queue, space, or situation ahead of others, often rudely.

To tell someone rudely to go away, or to move away from a place; also used in boating to leave a dock.

To continue moving forward or making progress, especially despite difficulty or tiredness.

To move past someone or something using physical force, often rudely.

To succeed in getting something approved or completed despite resistance, or to move physically through a crowd or obstacle.

To force someone or something below a surface, typically water, or to cause someone to fail by applying pressure.

To spread information, rumours, or stories, often unofficially or maliciously; also a nautical term for changing a ship's course.

To form or join a line of people or items waiting for something.

To increase in speed or make something go faster.

To leave somewhere very quickly, especially in a hurry or in a competitive spirit.

To send a message by radio to someone or somewhere in advance, typically to alert them or prepare them for something.

To fall or descend in large quantities from above, like rain.

To move or progress quickly and steadily; not a standard or widely recognised phrasal verb.

To make a rattling noise while moving loosely in a container; or (of a person) to live or move around in a space that is too large.

To make a rattling noise while moving loosely inside a container; or to live or move in a space that is far too large.

To move suddenly and sharply backward, often in surprise, fear, or disgust; used of people, animals, and vehicles.

To rise up on hind legs (of animals), or to appear suddenly and imposingly; also used of problems that arise unexpectedly.

to pull on the reins to stop or check a horse

To drive a vehicle backwards out of a space or location.

To travel with someone as a passenger or companion, often to observe or simply for company.

To pass a place while riding a bicycle, horse, motorcycle, or similar vehicle.

To pursue and overtake or trample someone while on horseback or in a vehicle; also to travel downward on a ride.

To approach someone aggressively or at speed while riding a horse or vehicle.

To show strong loyalty or support for someone or something; also to head toward a destination on horseback.

To depart on a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle, moving away from a place.

To continue riding, or for an outcome to depend critically on something.

To ride to someone's location; or to override or dismiss someone's authority, objections, or feelings.

For clothing to move upward out of position on the body; or to approach a place by riding.

To approach someone or something closely on horseback, bicycle, or motorcycle, sometimes unexpectedly.

To travel in the same vehicle as someone; to be associated or aligned with a person or group; or to accept and go along with something.

To move very fast along a route, or for something to progress rapidly and energetically.

To rebel against authority or oppression; to physically move upward; or to emerge and grow stronger.

To move forward very powerfully and quickly, often with a roaring sound; or for something such as an economy or team to make rapid, impressi

To leave a place at high speed, making a loud roaring noise, especially of a vehicle or engine.

To leave a place suddenly and noisily at high speed, especially in a vehicle.

To move forward or progress in a lively, enjoyable, or energetic way; to continue going at a good pace without worry.

To arrive somewhere, especially casually or without prior warning.

To roll or move in various directions without a fixed course, or to laugh uncontrollably.

To move by rolling in various directions, to laugh uncontrollably, or (of a time or event) to arrive as part of a regular cycle.

To move away from a place by rolling, or to cause something to move away by rolling.

To move downward by rolling, or to lower something by unrolling it.

To arrive in large quantities or with ease, or to arrive casually and often late.

To leave a surface or place by rolling, or (of words/language) to be produced easily and naturally.

To continue moving or passing, or used as an exclamation wishing a future time would arrive sooner.

To wrap or curl something into a cylindrical shape; to arrive somewhere (informally); or to gather at a place.

To approach or arrive at a person or place, typically in a vehicle or with a bold, confident manner.

To enclose or separate an area using a rope or similar barrier to keep people in or out.

To descend or extract someone/something using a rope; or (in climbing) to lower oneself or something down by rope.

To tie someone or something with rope, or (in climbing) to connect oneself or a group with a safety rope before ascending.

Nautical: to pull in or haul a rope or line by hand.

To regain consciousness, or in nautical usage, to bring a vessel head-to-wind.

To gather people or animals together, or to increase a number to the nearest convenient whole figure.

To reverse direction by rowing, or figuratively to withdraw or retreat from a previously stated position or commitment.

To propel a boat upstream or toward a specified destination by rowing.

to move from place to place in a busy or playful way

to spend a lot of time going from place to place with someone

to chase someone or something, or to spend a lot of effort trying to please or get them

to hit something, or to come into conflict with a rule, limit, or opposition

to move in front of others, or to progress faster than expected

to leave, move on, or continue moving along

to move from place to place, often busily; also to make someone do many unnecessary tasks

to move quickly toward someone or something, often to attack

to leave a place quickly, often because of fear or to escape; also to leave home secretly

to escape from someone or something, or to avoid facing a problem

to leave secretly with another person, especially for love or adventure

to go back quickly to a place

to tell someone an idea for their opinion, or to pass a place while moving

To run as fast as possible to escape from danger or to reach safety

To leave a place quickly and unexpectedly, to print copies of something, or for a liquid to flow away

To have no more of something left, or to leave a place by running

To enter a place quickly and urgently, or to become involved in a situation too hastily

To leave a place very quickly, usually because you are busy or in a hurry

To leave a place in a great hurry, or to release or publish something very quickly, sometimes without adequate preparation

To put a saddle on a horse in preparation for riding; figuratively, to prepare to begin a task or journey.

To set out boldly on a journey or undertaking, especially into something challenging; often used with a humorous or literary tone.

To move a short distance to one side, usually while seated, to make room for someone else.

To move a short distance to one side, especially when seated, to make space.

To move upward, forward, or closer in a quick, light manner.

To examine, investigate, or survey a place or situation carefully, especially before taking action.

To explore or investigate a place or option in advance in order to gather useful information.

To climb up something quickly and awkwardly, typically using both hands and feet.

To move away quickly with short, rapid steps, often in a furtive or nervous manner

To try to find someone or something by looking carefully

To go to a station, airport, or other departure point to say goodbye to someone who is leaving; also, to defeat or get rid of a threat.

To tell someone to leave or to dispatch someone or something to a distant place.

To return something to where it came from, or to order someone to go back to where they were.

A nautical term meaning to order a sailor or person to go below the deck of a ship.

To sentence someone to prison; to expel a student from a British university; or to order someone to go to a lower floor or area.

To post something, to give someone a farewell, or (in sport) to order a player to leave the field.

To forward something (mail, luggage, information) to someone at a new address or later destination.

To send someone or an animal in pursuit of someone who is fleeing.

To begin a journey, or to state or explain something formally and in full.

To begin a journey, to cause something to activate or explode, or to cause a reaction in someone or something.

To direct someone or something towards a target, or a variant of 'set on' (to attack).

To begin a journey or task with a clear purpose, or to arrange and display things, or to explain something clearly.

To free yourself from something that is bothering, following, or affecting you, such as an illness, a feeling, or a pursuer.

To move around restlessly or to change position or location repeatedly.

A non-standard or context-specific expression occasionally used to mean moving into a position or space.

An informal, chiefly British/dialectal expression meaning to leave a place or move out of a position.

An informal, playful expression meaning to go somewhere, often with an implied sense of enthusiasm, ease, or dancey movement.

To climb out of something using the shins and arms, gripping and moving the body upward or outward.

To depart by ship or be sent overseas, especially on military deployment; or to dispatch goods for delivery.

To send or transport something (or someone) across the sea or over a long distance, typically by ship or freight.

To practice shooting basketballs casually, or to move/spread rapidly in different directions

To leave very quickly, or to fire a weapon/firework

To emerge suddenly and rapidly from somewhere, or to extend outward quickly

To pass through something rapidly, or (Australian/NZ slang) to leave quickly

To go away (often used as a rude command), or to push a boat away from the shore to start sailing

To guide someone through a place, pointing out features of interest.

To guide someone through a place, showing them points of interest — the British English equivalent of 'show around'.

To move away in a slow, reluctant manner; to escape from or transfer a duty or problem onto someone else; also used in the famous phrase 'sh

To become blocked or filled with silt, sediment, or fine sand, usually in a waterway.

(Nautical) To reduce the mooring lines of a vessel to a single line in preparation for departure.

to continue moving or continue lightly without engaging deeply

To climb up something narrow, such as a pole or tree, by gripping it tightly with the body.

An archaic or dialectal variant of 'scurry away': to move hurriedly and with short, quick steps.

To slow down, reduce speed or tension, or ease up on effort.

To sleep outside, away from one's home, or in the open air rather than indoors.

To move smoothly off a surface or to leave a place quietly and unobtrusively.

To carry something casually while moving, or to bring someone along informally.

To throw or fling something toward a person or destination.

To leave or disappear quietly, or to gradually pass or diminish.

To move downward unintentionally by slipping, or (of food or drink) to be very easy and pleasant to swallow.

To enter a place quietly or to include something briefly without drawing attention

To remove clothing easily, or to leave a place quietly without being noticed

To leave a place quietly, or for words/information to be said or revealed accidentally

To move past someone or something without being noticed or stopped

To pass beneath something physically or to avoid notice, often in the phrase 'slip under the radar'

To leave a place quietly and furtively, especially to avoid work or responsibility

To reduce speed or pace, or to become less busy or active

To decelerate from a starting point, or to be slow in getting started

To exit or emerge at a reduced speed, particularly in motorsport or competitive contexts

To reduce speed or progress, used interchangeably with 'slow down' though less frequent

To secretly carry or move something or someone past a guard, checkpoint, or barrier without being detected.

To extend or move outward in a winding, snake-like manner.

To move or extend upward in a winding, curving path like a snake.

To become or cause something to become hopelessly tangled, blocked, or chaotically disrupted.

To enter a place quietly and secretly, especially without permission.

To leave a place secretly, especially without permission or without being seen.

To move past a person, guard, or obstacle without being detected.

To approach someone quietly and without warning so as to surprise them.

To be prevented from leaving a place because of heavy snowfall.

For roads, access points, or areas to become blocked or covered by heavy snow.

To make oneself or a vessel secure and comfortable, especially in preparation for cold or rough conditions.

To be gradually absorbed into a surface, or to spend time slowly absorbing an experience or environment.

To absorb liquid, energy, or information, or to fully enjoy and take in an experience.

To be made inaccessible or unable to travel due to heavy fog, cloud, or severe weather conditions.

to go faster or make something happen faster

to flow, fall, or come out of a place in an uncontrolled way

to turn around quickly, often in a circular movement

to take someone or something away quickly and secretly

To remove someone or something from a place quickly and secretly

To move noisily and playfully in water, scattering it in all directions

To move energetically and playfully in water, scattering it in all directions

Of a spacecraft or aircraft, to land in the ocean or another body of water

To extend over a large area, or to arrange things over a wide surface

To move suddenly and quickly outward from a hidden or confined position

To investigate or reconnoitre a place or situation secretly in order to gather useful information

To fit into a small space or to find time for something in a busy schedule

To fit into a tight space or an item of clothing that is barely large enough

To fit or move beneath something by compressing oneself, due to limited space

To move closer together to make room for someone else, especially on a seat

To move or search about in a busy, restless, and somewhat aimless way

To move to the side to allow passage, or to withdraw from a role or situation.

To move away from something or to distance oneself mentally in order to get a better view or perspective.

An archaic or nautical warning to move away from a place of danger, especially from something about to fall.

To be physically positioned below something.

To begin the return journey to a place, or to recoil suddenly in surprise or fear.

To begin something, or to begin in a particular way; also to cause something or someone to begin

To begin a journey, career, or process, especially at a humble or specific starting point

To not go near a place or person; to keep one's distance

To remain at a distance from something or someone; to not move forward

To spend the night at someone else's home or at a different location than one's own home

To leave a place quietly and secretly, without being noticed

To enter a place quietly and secretly, without being seen or heard

To move to one side to make room, or to give up a role or position so someone else can take it.

To move physically backwards, or to pause and reconsider a situation from a wider perspective.

To leave an official position or role, or to move to a physically lower level.

To enter a place or assume a role, position, or new situation.

To move from a surface, vehicle, or platform by stepping; or (slang) to back off or stop bothering someone.

To place your foot on something, or (figuratively) to treat someone with disrespect or cruelty.

To go faster, especially when driving; used as an urgent command to hurry up.

To leave a place briefly, to go out socially, or (dated) to have a romantic relationship.

To lift your foot and move it over an obstacle or person, or to ignore/bypass something intentionally.

To step upward onto a surface, object, or elevated platform; or (informal) to approach and challenge someone.

To leave angrily, walking with heavy, loud footsteps to show displeasure.

To make a brief, informal visit to a place or person.

To make a brief, casual visit to a specific place.

To make a brief stop at a place during a longer journey.

To make a longer pause or overnight stay at a place during a journey.

To enter a place angrily and forcefully.

To leave a place or person suddenly and angrily.

To leave a room or building suddenly and in an angry, dramatic way.

To store something carefully in a space, or to hide on a vehicle to travel without paying.

To fasten yourself or someone else into a seat using straps or a seatbelt.

To lose one's balance and fall or knock against something.

To enter a place or situation accidentally and without intention.

To discover something by chance, or to trip on something while walking.

To discover something or arrive somewhere by accident.

To draw liquid downward through suction, or to be pulled downward by a sucking force.

To draw air, liquid, or a person inward by suction, or to deceive and involve someone in something.

To draw someone or something into a situation, place, or process, often against their will or without them realising it.

To pull something or someone beneath a surface (especially water) by means of suction or a powerful current.

To carry or move someone or something forcefully and rapidly in a particular direction, or to cause someone to be caught up enthusiastically

To enter a place in a grand, confident, or dramatic way, or (of forces) to arrive rapidly and take over.

To expand or curve outward in a rounded, full way, as when wind fills a sail or fabric billows.

To swing continuously or with full effort, or to move away in a swinging arc.

To move back to a previous position in an arc, or to return to a previous state, especially in politics or public opinion.

To make a brief, informal stop at a place, usually as a detour while travelling somewhere else.

To leave a main route or direction by turning off in a swinging, arc-like motion.

To move outward in an arc, pivoting from a fixed point, as a door opens or a vehicle moves out of its lane.

To move or shift to the other side of something in an arc, or to change allegiance, opinion, or position to a different side.

To travel casually through a place or series of places, usually briefly and as part of a larger journey.

To turn a sailing vessel so that the bow passes through the wind, reversing direction

To accompany someone or a group informally, often without a specific invitation

To adopt or describe a position in which the tail (rear end) of an aircraft or vehicle is angled downward

To transport or guide someone or something to the other side of something

To leave the ground, remove clothing, depart quickly, or become suddenly successful.

To draw off a portion of liquid or gas from a source, or to check out of a public transport system using a card.

To touch a surface lightly with a finger or object, often to attract attention or to check in to a transit system.

To move very fast, often recklessly, along a route or surface.

To remove something by tearing, or to force yourself or someone else to leave a place or activity reluctantly.

To remove something by tearing it, or to leave or move somewhere very quickly.

To reduce the power or speed of an engine by decreasing the throttle; to slow down by cutting engine power.

To return something by throwing it; to cause someone to remember or be reminded of the past; or to reveal a genetic trait from an earlier an

To return something physically or verbally with force; or (slang) to dance by rolling and thrusting the hips.

To make an obvious and sometimes shameless attempt to attract the romantic or sexual interest of someone; or to physically launch oneself to

To push or extend something outward with sudden, forceful energy.

In climbing, to move upward through a narrow crack or chimney by pressing and squeezing the body against the rock.

To lean, tilt, or pour something in a backward direction.

To move quietly on one's toes, or figuratively to avoid a sensitive subject or person very carefully so as not to cause upset.

To leave a place in a casual, unhurried way; often said affectionately or humorously, especially about children or in a self-deprecating way

To travel around in a casual or leisurely manner, especially by vehicle; also to spend time doing something in an aimless or experimental wa

Of an aircraft, to land or make contact with the ground; in American football, to score a touchdown.

To use a contactless card or device to register entry on public transport.

To use a contactless card or device to register your exit from public transport.

to be much taller or larger than someone or something nearby

to come after someone or something at a distance or lower level

To haul up and secure something with a rope, especially in a nautical context.

To catch your foot on an object and lose your balance, nearly or actually falling.

To cause someone to make a mistake, or to make a mistake yourself; also to physically cause someone to stumble.

British slang meaning to go somewhere, especially on foot, often reluctantly or with effort.

To move or transport something on a trolley; also British slang meaning to leave or go away.

To leave a place briskly or promptly, often in a slightly cheerful or purposeful manner; also used literally of a horse or person trotting.

To transport or bring in goods or people by truck, especially to a remote or difficult-to-reach location.

To transport or remove goods from a location by truck.

To move slowly and heavily on wheels, or to proceed steadily but without haste or particular energy.

To fall or collapse in a rolling, uncontrolled manner, often in pieces.

To enter a place in a clumsy, rolling, or uncontrolled manner.

To discover or encounter something by accident; to keep moving or continuing in a disorderly way.

To fall, roll, or move together in a chaotic or uncontrolled way; to become mixed up together in disorder.

To rise or come up in a clumsy, hasty, or uncontrolled manner; (nautical) to come up on deck quickly.

To face the opposite direction; to reverse one's position, opinion, or course of action.

To rotate to face the opposite direction; to reverse a negative situation; to process and complete something.

To move or look to one side; to deflect or reject something; to deviate from a course.

To refuse to allow someone in or to help them; to rotate so as to face away from something.

To stop going forward and return in the direction you came from; to prevent someone from proceeding.

To face or move in the opposite direction, or to reverse a situation.

To rotate or move simultaneously in the same direction or at the same time.

To stay in a place doing nothing while waiting for someone or something, often with a sense of impatience or wasted time.

To stay in a place or delay action until a person, event, or thing arrives or occurs.

To delay going to bed in order to wait for someone; or to ask someone to slow down or pause so you can catch up.

To walk in an area or around a place; also, to avoid dealing with something directly.

To leave a person, place, or situation, especially to disengage from something difficult or unpleasant.

To walk in a position behind another person or group.

To walk in a downward direction, along a street or path, or toward a lower point.

To enter a room or building by walking.

To enter a place, encounter a situation (often by accident), or collide with something while walking.

To leave abruptly, or to reduce/remove something by walking.

To continue walking, or to appear briefly in a performance without speaking.

To pass someone or something without stopping, especially when you could or should have helped.

To treat someone with complete disrespect and dominance, or to move on foot to where someone is.

To accompany someone on foot, or (figuratively) to live or act in accordance with a principle or deity.

To move away from a place or group in an aimless, distracted, or unintentional manner.

To be alert and careful, especially to avoid danger.

To gesture with a wave for someone to enter a place.

To dismiss something with a wave, or to wave goodbye to someone as they depart.

To signal with a wave for someone to pass through, or to approve something quickly without careful scrutiny.

To turn around quickly and sharply, usually to face a different direction.

To turn quickly and sharply to face a new direction; or to move someone or something in a wheeled vehicle or on wheels.

To move someone or something away on wheels; or for a person to run or swerve away in a curving path.

To turn sharply and quickly to face a new direction.

To go somewhere quickly; or to pull something downward in a fast, sharp movement.

To take someone or something to another place quickly and smoothly, often before others can react.

To take someone or something away quickly and suddenly to another place.

To pass by very quickly, often with a whistling or hissing sound, or to narrowly avoid something dangerous.

A nautical term meaning to haul or pull a sail or rope outward using a yard or rope system.

To open a zipper by pulling it downward, or to travel somewhere very quickly

To pass by very quickly, either of a physical object or of time