Lunge for Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫəndʒ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
LUNJ-for
lˈʌndʒ/ /fˈɔː
LUNJ-faw
Definition
To move forward suddenly and quickly in order to grab or reach something.
Usage & Nuances
Usually suggests a strong, sudden, physical movement toward something, often with intent or urgency. Commonly followed by an object (e.g., 'lunge for the phone'). Not formal. Do not confuse with just 'lunge' (step forward, in exercise or attack) which does not always have the intent to grab.
Spanish: abalanzarse sobre - lanzarse haciaPortuguese (BR): avançar para - lançar-se sobrePortuguese (PT): avançar para - lançar-se paraChinese (Simplified): 扑向Chinese (Traditional): 撲向Hindi: झपटनाArabic: ينقض علىBengali: ঝাঁপিয়ে পড়াRussian: ринуться к - броситься наJapanese: 飛びかかるVietnamese: lao tới - chồm tớiKorean: 달려들다 - 달려가다Turkish: atılmak - hamle yapmakUrdu: جھپٹناIndonesian: menerjang ke - melompat ke
Example Sentences
The dog lunged for the ball in the yard.
basic
He lunged for the last piece of pizza.
basic
The cat lunged for the toy mouse.
basic
I almost dropped my phone, but I lunged for it just in time.
natural
As soon as the store opened, people lunged for the discounted TVs.
natural
Without thinking, she lunged for the child who almost fell off the swing.
natural