Walk behind Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /bɪˈhaɪnd
WAWK bi-HYND
wˈɔːk/ /bɪhˈaɪnd
WAWK bi-HYND
Definition
To move by walking in a position that is to the rear of someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
Usually literal, not idiomatic. Used to describe someone's position while moving. Can be followed by a person ('walk behind your friend') or object ('walk behind a truck'). Not to be confused with 'follow' which can mean actively pursuing or copying.
Spanish: caminar detrás dePortuguese (BR): andar atrás de - caminhar atrás dePortuguese (PT): andar atrás de - caminhar atrás deChinese (Simplified): 走在后面Chinese (Traditional): 走在後面Hindi: पीछे चलनाArabic: يمشي خلفBengali: পেছনে হাঁটা - কারো পেছনে হাঁটাRussian: идти позадиJapanese: 後ろを歩くVietnamese: đi phía sauKorean: 뒤를 걷다Turkish: arkasında yürümekUrdu: پیچھے چلناIndonesian: berjalan di belakang
Example Sentences
Please walk behind the teacher in a straight line.
basic
A dog likes to walk behind its owner.
basic
Children were told to walk behind the rope.
basic
If you walk behind me, be careful not to trip.
natural
It's easier to walk behind someone in a crowd than to go first.
natural
I hate it when people walk behind me too closely.
natural