marching Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
march.
- it was a long march
- we heard the sound of marching
verb march in a procession
process; march.
- They processed into the dining room
verb force to march
march.
- The Japanese marched their prisoners through Manchuria
verb walk fast, with regular or measured steps; walk with a stride
march.
- He marched into the classroom and announced the exam
- The soldiers marched across the border
verb march in protest; take part in a demonstration
demonstrate; march.
- Thousands demonstrated against globalization during the meeting of the most powerful economic nations in Seattle
verb walk ostentatiously
exhibit; march; parade.
- She parades her new husband around town
verb cause to march or go at a marching pace
march.
- They marched the mules into the desert
verb lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
march; abut; edge; adjoin; butt; butt against; border; butt on.
- Canada adjoins the U.S.
- England marches with Scotland