Walk up Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /ˈəp
WAWK-up
wˈɔːk/ /ˈʌp
WAWK-up
Definition
To move toward someone or something on foot, or to go upward (for example, stairs) by walking.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for approaching people or places ('walk up to someone'), or for ascending stairs/hills. Not used for simply 'walking'—implies direction or upward movement. Informal and common in conversation.
Spanish: acercarse caminando - subir caminandoPortuguese (BR): aproximar-se andando - subir andandoPortuguese (PT): aproximar-se a andar - subir a andarChinese (Simplified): 走上前 - 走上去Chinese (Traditional): 走上前 - 走上去Hindi: चलकर आना - ऊपर चढ़नाArabic: يقترب (سيرًا على الأقدام) - يصعد سيرًا على الأقدامBengali: হেঁটে এগিয়ে যাওয়া - হেঁটে উপরে ওঠাRussian: подойти - подняться пешкомJapanese: 歩いて近づく - 歩いて上るVietnamese: đi tới - đi lênKorean: 걸어가다 - 걸어서 올라가다Turkish: yanına yürümek - yürüyerek çıkmakUrdu: پیدل قریب جانا - پیدل اوپر جاناIndonesian: berjalan mendekat - berjalan naik
Example Sentences
She walked up to the teacher and asked a question.
basic
Please walk up the stairs carefully.
basic
The boy walked up to the dog and started petting it.
basic
You can just walk up and say hi if you want.
natural
I saw her walk up the hill without stopping once.
natural
He just walked up out of nowhere and started talking to us.
natural