marchmarch1 ●●○ verb [intransitive]
1
to walk quickly and with firm regular steps like a soldier:
The Union army marched across the field.THESAURUSwalk, stride, stroll, amble, trudge, hike► see thesaurus at walk12to walk quickly because you are angry or determined:
Mrs. Hawthorne stood up, turned around, and marched out the front door.3to walk somewhere in a large group to protest about something:
The group plans to march on the White House next week. [Origin: 1300–1400 Old French marchier “to step heavily”]THESAURUSprotest, demonstrate, riot► see thesaurus at protest2




