Walk up to Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
WAWK-up-too, WAWK-up-tuh, WAWK-up-tih
wˈɔːk/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
WAWK-up-TOO
Definition
To approach someone or something by walking toward them, usually to start a conversation or interact.
Usage & Nuances
Frequently used for initiating interactions with people. More direct than generic 'approach.' Usually involves covering a short distance on foot. Common in everyday, informal contexts.
Spanish: acercarse a (caminando)Portuguese (BR): aproximar-se de (andando) - chegar até (andando)Portuguese (PT): aproximar-se de (a andar) - chegar perto de (a andar)Chinese (Simplified): 走近Chinese (Traditional): 走近Hindi: चलकर पास जानाArabic: يقترب من (ماشياً)Bengali: এগিয়ে যান - কাছে যানRussian: подойтиJapanese: 歩み寄る - 近づくVietnamese: tiến đến - đi đếnKorean: 다가가다 - 걸어서 다가가다Turkish: yanına yürümek - yaklaşmakUrdu: پاس آنا - قریب آناIndonesian: berjalan mendekati - menghampiri
Example Sentences
She walked up to her teacher and asked a question.
basic
He walked up to the front door and rang the bell.
basic
Tom walked up to his friend and smiled.
basic
Why did you suddenly walk up to me like that?
natural
I watched her walk up to the counter and order a coffee.
natural
If you walk up to strangers at a party, you might make new friends.
natural