march

UK /mɑːtʃ/ US /mɑːtʃ/
noun 6verb 5name 5

Definitions

noun

1

A formal, rhythmic way of walking, used especially by soldiers, by bands, and in ceremonies.

2

A journey so walked.

3

A political rally or parade.

Mr. Nelson covered the Selma-to-Montgomery freedom marches, including Bloody Sunday, on March 7, 1965, when 600 marchers were attacked with billy clubs and tear gas.

4

Any song in the genre of music written for marching (see Wikipedia's article on this type of music)

5

Steady forward movement or progression.

the march of time

verb

1

To walk with long, regular strides, as a soldier does.

The column marching in double file, the instructor commands: […]

2

To cause someone to walk somewhere.

The old man heaved himself from the chair, seized Jessamy by her pinafore frill and marched her to the house.

3

To go to war; to make military advances.

The armies drawing constantly nearer to each other, the king advised with his council, whether he should march against the Britons, or sall upon the count of Gharolois.

4

To make steady progress.

Some say history repeats itself, that time is cyclical. Others cling to the notion of progress and change over time. Apparently Nancy Walker marches to a different drummer — marches backwards, that is. Her ideas on art and society seem quaint and odd on the one hand and, on the other, petty and regressive.

verb

1

To have common borders or frontiers

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