Flock to Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɫɑk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
FLAHK tuh
flˈɒk/ /tˈuː
flok TOO
Definition
To go to a place in large numbers, often eagerly or excitedly, as a group of people or animals might gather somewhere.
Usage & Nuances
'Flock to' is informal, usually for groups of people going somewhere popular or interesting. Often used with attractions, sales, events, or places ('tourists flock to the beach'). Suggests excitement or a trend. Not used for just two or three people.
Spanish: acudir en masa a - ir en multitud aPortuguese (BR): acorrer em massa a - ir em multidão aPortuguese (PT): acorrer em massa a - ir em multidão aChinese (Simplified): 蜂拥而至Chinese (Traditional): 蜂擁而至Hindi: झुंड में जानाArabic: يتدفق إلى - يتجمع إلىBengali: ভিড় করা - দল বেঁধে আসাRussian: стекаться - собираться толпамиJapanese: 押し寄せる - 殺到するVietnamese: đổ xô đến - kéo đếnKorean: 몰려가다 - 몰려들다Turkish: akın etmek - topluca gitmekUrdu: اُمَڈ آنا - جوق در جوق جاناIndonesian: berbondong-bondong datang - ramai-ramai datang
Example Sentences
People flock to the mall during holiday sales.
basic
Tourists flock to Paris every summer.
basic
Fans flock to the stadium for the big game.
basic
When the new café opened, locals flocked to try the desserts.
natural
People flock to social media to follow the latest trends.
natural
Every winter, photographers flock to the park to capture the snow scenes.
natural