Verbs for Movement · Verbs: Movement

to move across or through in a specified direction

"The hikers traversed the mountain range."

"The hikers needed three full days to traverse the mountain range from one side to the other."

to adjust one's position to create space for others

"Please move over a little bit."

"Please move over a little so that I can sit down next to you on this crowded bus."

to move or progress very slowly and in small distances

"The car inches forward slowly."

"Despite the heavy rain, the determined hikers managed to inch their way up the slippery mountain trail."

to move to a new place or position

"The company relocated to a new city."

"The company offered to pay all expenses if he agreed to relocate to their new office in Texas."

to transport or move matter instantaneously from one location to another without traversing the physical space in between

"The character teleports across the galaxy."

"In the science fiction movie the characters could teleport instantly from one planet to another using a special device."

to move from one place to another; to travel or transport

"Worms locomote by contracting their bodies."

"The tiny robot was designed to locomote across rough terrain using six small legs instead of wheels."

to strategically navigate or direct a vehicle, object, or oneself through a series of planned movements

"He maneuvered the car into a tight space."

"The skilled driver managed to maneuver the large truck into the tight parking space without any difficulty."

to continue moving forward, despite obstacles or distractions

"We must press on despite difficulties."

"Despite the difficult weather conditions the explorers decided to press on toward their destination at the top of the mountain."

to move smoothly over a surface

"The children slide down the hill."

"The children love to slide down the slippery plastic slide at the playground again and again during summer afternoons."

to move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or on a surface with little or no propulsion

"The swan will glide across the pond."

"The eagle glided effortlessly through the air without flapping its wings for several minutes while searching for prey."

(of a vehicle) to slide or slip uncontrollably, usually on a slippery surface

"The car skidded on the wet road."

"The car's tires began to skid on the icy road and the driver lost control for a few terrifying seconds before regaining traction."

to move quietly and stealthily, often with the intention of avoiding detection or being unnoticed

"The cat sneaked into the kitchen."

"The little boy tried to sneak into the kitchen late at night to grab a piece of cake quietly."

to move slowly with the body near the ground or on the hands and knees

"The baby will crawl soon."

"The baby learned to crawl before she could walk and she explored every corner of the house enthusiastically."

to move or hide in a stealthy or furtive manner

"The thief skulks in dark alleys."

"The spy was seen skulking around the embassy late at night trying to avoid the security cameras."

to move or walk stealthily, attempting to avoid attention or detection

"The cat slinks away silently."

"The cat tried to slink quietly past the sleeping dog without making any noise at all."

to change your position or location

"They move to a new apartment soon."

"The family decided to move to a bigger house in the suburbs because they needed more space for their three growing children."

to go across or to the other side of something

"Let's cross the river."

"You must look both ways carefully before you cross the busy street to avoid getting hit by a car."

to move from a particular place or position to another

"The car will shift."

"The government plans to shift its focus towards renewable energy sources in the coming years."

to go around or encircle an object or obstacle, allowing movement to continue in a changed direction

"Round the corner now."

"We had to round the large boulder blocking the path to continue our journey."

to go past someone or something

"The bus will pass by."

"We watched the parade pass by our house, enjoying the vibrant costumes and music."

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

"I love to travel abroad."

"She loves to travel to different countries and learn about their cultures and traditions."

to move in a sudden, strong, and often irregular forward or upward motion

"Water will surge forward."

"A massive surge of emotion washed over him as he finally received the long-awaited good news."

to change your position so as to face another direction

"She turns around and faces me."

"The driver realized he was going the wrong way so he decided to turn around at the next intersection before getting lost completely."

to navigate around or avoid something by taking an alternative route or direction

"We will bypass the town."

"To avoid the traffic congestion, we decided to bypass the city center via the new highway."

to progress or shift from one place to another, especially to make room for others

"The crowd moves along the sidewalk."

"The police officer told the crowd to move along because they were blocking the entrance to the government building."

to move or relocate from one place to another place

"Birds migrate south."

"Many species of birds migrate annually to warmer climates during the harsh winter months."

to cause or maneuver a vehicle to move backward

"He will reverse the car."

"The driver had to reverse the vehicle carefully out of the narrow, congested alleyway."

to move smoothly, easily, or quietly in a particular direction or position

"He will slip away."

"The agile thief managed to slip through the security guards unnoticed during the chaotic distraction."

to lightly and quickly move over a surface

"The bird skims the water surface."

"The bird skimmed the surface of the water with its wings as it flew low across the lake."

to move slowly and quietly while staying close to the ground or other surface

"The cat will creep slowly."

"The cat began to creep slowly toward the unsuspecting bird that was eating seeds on the ground outside."

to move stealthily or quietly towards prey or a target, typically in a deliberate and calculated manner

"The cat will stalk the mouse."

"The predator will patiently stalk its unsuspecting prey through the dense jungle foliage."