Weave through Meaning in English
expression
ˈwiv/ /ˈθɹu
WEEV THROO
wˈiːv/ /θɹˈuː
WEEV THROO
Definition
To move in and out around obstacles or through a crowd by changing direction repeatedly, like how a thread moves back and forth in fabric.
Usage & Nuances
Often informal and used for people or vehicles moving skillfully through crowds or obstacles. Common with 'traffic,' 'crowd,' or 'trees.' Suggests agility and constant motion; not used for simple walking or straight movement.
Spanish: abrirse paso entre - esquivarPortuguese (BR): desviar-se entre - passar por entrePortuguese (PT): desviar-se por entre - passar por entreChinese (Simplified): 穿梭于 - 穿行Chinese (Traditional): 穿梭於 - 穿行Hindi: के बीच से निकलना - चक्कर काटते हुए जानाArabic: يتنقل بين - يشق طريقه عبرBengali: চিকচিক করে এগোনো - বাঁকিয়ে চলে যাওয়াRussian: лавировать - петлятьJapanese: すり抜ける - ジグザグに進むVietnamese: luồn láchKorean: 이리저리 지나가다 - 곡선을 그리며 빠져나가다Turkish: kıvrılarak geçmek - aralardan süzülmekUrdu: راستہ بناتے ہوئے گزرنا - بچ بچا کر گزرناIndonesian: menyelinap - berkelok-kelok melewati
Example Sentences
The cyclist weaved through the busy street.
basic
She weaved through the crowd to find her friends.
basic
The dog weaved through the chairs looking for food.
basic
Cars were weaving through traffic to avoid delays.
natural
He skillfully weaved through the trees on his snowboard.
natural
I had to weave through piles of boxes just to get to the door.
natural