Walk across Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /əˈkɹɔs
WAWK uh-KRAWS
wˈɔːk/ /əkɹˈɒs
WAWK uh-KROSS
Definition
To move from one side of something, like a street, room, or area, to the other side by walking.
Usage & Nuances
'Walk across' is used for crossing defined spaces (streets, bridges, rooms) on foot. Often followed by what is being crossed: 'walk across the street'. Not used for very long distances (use 'walk through' or 'walk along').
Spanish: cruzar caminando - atravesar caminandoPortuguese (BR): atravessar andando - cruzar a péPortuguese (PT): atravessar a pé - cruzar a andarChinese (Simplified): 走过 - 走着穿过Chinese (Traditional): 走過 - 走著穿過Hindi: पार चलनाArabic: يَعْبُر سيرًا على الأقدامBengali: অতিক্রম করে হাঁটা - পার হয়ে হাঁটাRussian: перейти пешком - пройти черезJapanese: 歩いて渡る - 歩いて横切るVietnamese: đi bộ quaKorean: yaya olarak geçmekTurkish: yaya olarak karşıdan karşıya geçmek - yürüyerek geçmekUrdu: پار کر کے چلناIndonesian: berjalan menyeberangi - berjalan melintasi
Example Sentences
It's safe to walk across when the light is green.
basic
We need to walk across the bridge to get to the park.
basic
Please don’t walk across the grass.
basic
I saw you walk across the hall to talk to your friend.
natural
She hesitated before she walked across the busy street.
natural
If you walk across here, you’ll get wet—it just rained.
natural