march 2

Thân thiện

Texans celebrate March 2 with a parade and historical reenactments.

Definition

Noun 1. A formal, organized walk by a group of people to express protest or solidarity: A public procession, often along a planned route, typically for a political or social cause. 2. The act of walking in a steady, purposeful, and often military manner: The organized, uniform movement of soldiers or a group walking in step.

Usage

• The primary meaning refers to a protest or demonstration.
  • Example: "They organized a march for climate justice."
• The secondary meaning refers to military or ceremonial walking.
  • Example: "The soldiers began their march to the capital."

Examples

• "The civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery was a pivotal moment in history."
• "After the parade, the band began its march back to the school."
• "A large march is planned for Saturday to advocate for workers' rights."

Advanced Usage

• "Steal a march on (someone)": To gain an advantage over someone by acting before they do.
  • Example: "By announcing the product early, the company stole a march on its competitors."
• "On the march": Advancing or progressing, especially in a determined way.
  • Example: "Technological innovation is on the march."

Variants and Related Words

• March (verb): To walk in a formal, organized, or military way.
  • Example: "The protesters will march to city hall."
• Marcher (noun): A person who takes part in a march.
  • Example: "Thousands of marchers filled the streets."

Synonyms

• Demonstration, protest, parade, procession, walk.
• Hike, trek, advance (for the act of walking).

Related Phrasal Verbs

• "March on": To continue marching; to advance toward a place.
  • Example: "The army will march on through the night."
• "March off": To leave by marching.
  • Example: "The cadets marched off the parade ground."

Related Idioms

• "March to the beat of your own drum": To behave in a way that is different from the norm; to be independent.
  • Example: "She's always been creative and likes to march to the beat of her own drum."

Học thuật

Noun

1. Texans celebrate the anniversary of Texas' declaration of independence from Mexico in 1836

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Texas Independence Day
• March 2