Traverse Meaning in English
word
ˈtɹævɝs/, /tɹəˈvɝs
TRAV-ers or truh-VERS
tɹɐvˈɜːs
truh-VURS
Definition
To move across, over, or through something, especially a distance, area, or obstacle. It is often used in formal, technical, or literary contexts.
Usage & Nuances
Typically formal or technical; common in writing about geography, science, or travel ('traverse the desert'). Not used for simple walking (use 'cross' or 'walk'). Often collocates with 'distance', 'terrain', 'route', or 'mountain'.
Spanish: atravesar - recorrer - cruzarPortuguese (BR): atravessar - percorrerPortuguese (PT): atravessar - percorrerChinese (Simplified): 穿越 - 横跨Chinese (Traditional): 穿越 - 橫跨Hindi: पार करना - यात्रा करनाArabic: يقطع - يجتاز - يعبرBengali: অতিক্রম করা - পার হওয়াRussian: пересекать - проходитьJapanese: 横断する - 横切るVietnamese: băng qua - vượt quaKorean: 가로지르다 - 횡단하다Turkish: geçmek - aşmakUrdu: عبور کرنا - پار کرناIndonesian: menyeberangi - melintasi
Example Sentences
The hikers traverse the mountain every summer.
basic
We need to traverse this river to reach the village.
basic
The explorers will traverse the desert by car.
basic
It took us two days to traverse that thick forest.
natural
They had to traverse dangerous terrain during the rescue mission.
natural
The cable car traverses the valley offering amazing views.
natural