Walk behind Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /bɪˈhaɪnd

WAWK bi-HYND

UK

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 de
• Portuguese (BR): andar atrás de - caminhar atrás de
• Portuguese (PT): andar atrás de - caminhar atrás de
• Chinese (Simplified): 走在后面
• Chinese (Traditional): 走在後面
• Hindi: पीछे चलना
• Arabic: يمشي خلف
• Bengali: পেছনে হাঁটা - কারো পেছনে হাঁটা
• Russian: идти позади
• Japanese: 後ろを歩く
• Vietnamese: đi phía sau
• Korean: 뒤를 걷다
• Turkish: arkasında yürümek
• Urdu: پیچھے چلنا
• Indonesian: 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