Work your way along Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈwɝk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈweɪ/ /əˈɫɔŋ

WURK yur WAY uh-LAWNG

UK

wˈɜːk/ /jˈɔː/ /wˈeɪ/ /ɐlˈɒŋ

WURK yaw WAY uh-LONG

Definition

To move or progress slowly and steadily along a path, route, or line, often by putting in effort bit by bit. It can be used literally (physically moving) or figuratively (making progress through a process).

Usage & Nuances

Usually informal and often used with physical movement ('work your way along the fence') or tasks ('work your way along the list'). Emphasizes gradual, persistent progress. Not interchangeable with 'walk along' or 'move along', which do not imply steady effort.

• Spanish: abrirse camino a lo largo de - avanzar a lo largo de
• Portuguese (BR): ir avançando ao longo de - abrir caminho ao longo de
• Portuguese (PT): ir avançando ao longo de - abrir caminho ao longo de
• Chinese (Simplified): 沿着……慢慢前进
• Chinese (Traditional): 沿著……慢慢前進
• Hindi: आगे बढ़ते जाना
• Arabic: يشق طريقه على طول
• Bengali: ধাপে ধাপে এগোনো - ধীরে ধীরে অগ্রসর হওয়া
• Russian: медленно продвигаться - постепенно двигаться вперёд
• Japanese: 少しずつ進む - 一歩一歩進む
• Vietnamese: lần lượt tiến dọc theo - từ từ đi dọc theo
• Korean: 차근차근 나아가다 - 천천히 따라가다
• Turkish: yavaş yavaş ilerlemek - adım adım ilerlemek
• Urdu: آہستہ آہستہ آگے بڑھنا - بتدریج راستہ طے کرنا
• Indonesian: lần lượt đi dọc theo - từ từ tiến dọc theo

Example Sentences

She worked her way along the crowded hallway to reach the exit.

basic

You need to work your way along the list and finish each task.

basic

They worked their way along the river bank, looking for a good spot to fish.

basic

I just worked my way along the crowd until I found you.

natural

If you work your way along carefully, you’ll avoid getting lost in the forest.

natural

She’s working her way along the career ladder, one promotion at a time.

natural