Walk ahead of Meaning in English

expression

US

WAWK uh-HED uhv

UK

WAWK uh-HED ov

Definition

To move on foot in front of someone or something, being physically ahead as you progress.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used for physical movement, not for metaphorical leading. Typical combinations: 'walk ahead of me', 'walk ahead of the group'. Not interchangeable with 'lead' (which often means guiding or being in charge).

• Spanish: caminar delante de
• Portuguese (BR): andar à frente de
• Portuguese (PT): andar à frente de
• Chinese (Simplified): 走在……前面
• Chinese (Traditional): 走在……前面
• Hindi: के आगे चलना
• Arabic: يمشي أمام
• Bengali: সামনে হাঁটা - আগে হাঁটা
• Russian: идти впереди
• Japanese: 先に歩く
• Vietnamese: đi trước
• Korean: 앞서 걷다
• Turkish: önünde yürümek
• Urdu: آگے چلنا
• Indonesian: berjalan di depan

Example Sentences

Please walk ahead of me on the path.

basic

The dog likes to walk ahead of its owner.

basic

Children, do not walk ahead of the teacher.

basic

He tends to walk ahead of everyone when he’s in a hurry.

natural

Don’t walk ahead of your group or you might get lost.

natural

I saw her walk ahead of the crowd to get a better view.

natural