Walk free Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /ˈfɹi
WAWK FREE
wˈɔːk/ /fɹˈiː
WAWK FREE
Definition
To be released without punishment, especially from prison or accusations; to leave custody as a free person.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in legal or news contexts about court cases or crimes. Implies the person was expected to be punished but was not. More formal, rarely used in everyday conversation except about legal situations.
Spanish: quedar en libertad - salir librePortuguese (BR): sair livre - ficar em liberdadePortuguese (PT): sair em liberdade - ser libertadoChinese (Simplified): 被释放 - 获释Chinese (Traditional): 獲釋 - 被釋放Hindi: आज़ाद घूमना - रिहा होनाArabic: يخرج حراً - يُطلق سراحهBengali: নির্দোষ হিসেবে মুক্তি পাওয়া - শাস্তি ছাড়া ছাড়া চলে যাওয়াRussian: выйти на свободу - остаться на свободеJapanese: 無罪放免となる - 釈放されるVietnamese: được thả tự do - thoát án phạtKorean: 석방되다 - 무죄로 풀려나다Turkish: serbest bırakılmak - cezasız kalmakUrdu: بری ہونا اور آزاد ہو جاناIndonesian: bebas tanpa hukuman - dilepaskan dari penjara
Example Sentences
The suspect was found not guilty and will walk free.
basic
After many years in prison, he can finally walk free.
basic
She hopes her brother will walk free soon.
basic
Many were shocked to see him walk free after such a serious crime.
natural
If the evidence isn't strong enough, he might walk free again.
natural
It doesn't seem fair that some people can commit crimes and still walk free.
natural