march1 verbmarch2 noun
marchmarch1 /mɑːtʃ $ mɑːrtʃ/ ●●○ verb 
WORD ORIGINmarch1
Origin:
1300-1400 Old French marchier ‘to step heavily’VERB TABLE
march
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | march |
| he, she, it | marches | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | marched |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have marched |
| he, she, it | has marched | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had marched |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will march |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have marched |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am marching |
| he, she, it | is marching | |
| you, we, they | are marching | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was marching |
| you, we, they | were marching | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been marching |
| he, she, it | has been marching | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been marching |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be marching |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been marching |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- "I'll never forgive you for this," Marge said, and she marched off without a backward glance.
- Over ten thousand workers marched through the capital demanding higher wages.
- Several hundred students marched across campus to protest.
- Several thousand people marched on the French embassy.
- Sheila marched straight into the office and demanded an apology.
- The 555th Battalion marched in the parade.
- The prisoners of war were marched around the compound.
- Thousands of US soldiers marched through the streets of Paris.
- In May 1846 Fremont marched back south to California.
- Marquez, realizing he must act quickly, marched toward Queretaro.
- Pestilence and devastation would march across the land; and the four horsemen ride the sky.
- The men were so tired they found it hard to march.
- The police escort us as we march down Seventh Avenue.
- They marched him past the desk of the section supervisor into a two-tiered cell block.
- This has caused some concern as peaceful demonstrators may be prevented from marching because of the threat posed by a potentially disruptive counter-demonstration.
- We have not marched all this way to sit and wait!
THESAURUS
to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other: · I missed the bus so I decided to walk.· We’ve walked about eight miles today.
to walk without any clear purpose or direction: · They wandered around the narrow streets of the old city.
to walk with long steps in a determined, confident, or angry way: · A man in a suit came striding purposefully into the hall.· She strode onto the stage and began to address the audience.
to walk first in one direction and then in another many times, especially because you are nervous: · Nick was pacing up and down, waiting for the phone to ring.
to walk quickly with firm regular steps – used especially about soldiers or someone who is angry: · The troops marched past with smart uniforms and good discipline.· Sheila marched into the office and demanded an apology.
to walk through deep water: · We had to wade across the river.
to walk putting your feet down very hard, especially because you are angry: · She turned and stomped off without looking back.
to do something to show publicly that you disagree with something – used especially when a large group of people do this together: · Huge crowds gathered in the capital protesting against the war.· Drivers blocked roads around the capital to protest about the rising cost of fuel.
to walk in a large group from one place to another in order to protest about something: · Hundreds of students marched through the city in protest against the employment laws.
to walk or stand somewhere in a large group, in order to protest about something: · About 200 people were demonstrating outside the US Embassy.· Environmentalists have been demonstrating against plans to dump waste at sea.
to protest by behaving in a violent and uncontrolled way: · Hundreds of workers rioted after pay negotiations broke down.· The prisoners were rioting against their appalling conditions.
to protest about the actions of a company, country, or industry by refusing to buy something, or refusing to go to a place or event: · They may boycott the next Olympic Games.· Shoppers are boycotting battery-farmed eggs.
to protest by refusing to leave a place: · The students have been staging a sit-in to protest about overcrowding at the polytechnic.
(also go on hunger strike British English) to protest by refusing to eat: · Maynard went on a hunger strike to protest his innocence.
Longman Language Activatorto show publicly that you disagree with something if people protest about something, they show that they think it is wrong or unfair, for example by holding public meetings or writing letters to politicians: · When the army took power, huge crowds gathered in the capital to protest.protest about/against: · Prisoners had climbed onto the roof to protest about conditions in the jail.protest something American: · a huge crowd of students protesting the globalization of trade
to protest about something in an organized way, by having a large outdoor meeting or by marching through the streets: · Thousands of people demonstrated outside the parliament building last night.demonstrate against: · Thousands of workers and students demonstrated against US involvement in the war.
to walk with a large group of people from one place to another, in order to show that you do not agree with something: march through/to etc: · Over ten thousand workers marched through the capital demanding higher wages.march on: · Several thousand people marched on the French embassy.
to not buy something, not go somewhere, or not take part in an event, in order to protest about the actions of a country or company: · Students have threatened to boycott certain banks as a protest at their investment policies.· Several countries have said they may boycott next year's Olympic Games.
if a large group of people riot , they protest about something by fighting the police, damaging public buildings, or setting fire to things: · Prisoners in several jails have rioted in protest at their appalling conditions.· Gangs of youths rioted for two nights on the streets of the capital.
to walk with regular steps with other people if soldiers march , they all walk together with regular steps: into/through/past etc: · Thousands of US soldiers marched through the streets of Paris.
if a group of people walk in step ,they walk at the same speed and move their feet forward at exactly the same time: · The regiment had finally learned to march in step.in step with: · Steve wasn't walking in step with the rest of the class.
to walk quickly to walk quickly, taking big steps, in an angry, determined or confident way: stride into/out of/towards etc: · Brian strode out of the room without speaking.· The Principal came striding towards me, and shook my hand.
to walk quickly and with firm steps, especially because you feel angry or determined: march into/off/towards etc: · Sheila marched straight into the office and demanded an apology.· "I'll never forgive you for this," Marge said, and she marched off without a backward glance.
to walk backwards and forwards within a small area, especially because you are nervous, bored, or angry: pace back and forth/up and down: · "We're going to be late," Jordan said irritably, pacing up and down the room.· Sarah paced back and forth along the corridor, waiting for the doctor to come back.· A lion paced up and down the cage, growling.pace the room/floor etc: · Meryl was also awake, pacing the floor in her dressing-gown.
WORD SETSaction stations, nounaide-de-camp, nounairborne, adjectiveaircraft carrier, nounairlift, nounallied, adjectivearmour, nounarms control, nounarms race, nounarray, verbassault course, nounAWOL, adjectivebalance of power, nounbandmaster, nounbandsman, nounbase, nounbattle, nounbattle, verbbattle cry, nounbattlefield, nounbattlements, nounbeachhead, nounbivouac, nounblackout, nounblast, verbblitz, nounblockade, nounblockade, verbblockhouse, nounbloodshed, nounbody bag, nounbody count, nounbomb, verbbombard, verbbombardment, nounbomb disposal, nounboot camp, nounbowman, nounbreastplate, nounbridgehead, nounbunker, nouncall-up, nouncannonade, nouncapability, nouncaptain, nouncapture, nouncarrier, nouncashier, verbcenotaph, nounchief of staff, nouncitation, nouncivil defence, nounC.O., nouncommand, nouncommand, verbcommandant, nouncommander, nouncommander in chief, nouncommand post, nouncommissariat, nouncommissary, nouncommission, nouncommissioned officer, nounconquer, verbconquest, nounconscientious objector, nounconscript, verbconscript, nounconscription, nounconvoy, verbcookhouse, nounCorp., corporal, nouncorps, nouncounterinsurgency, nouncounterintelligence, nouncountermand, verbcounter-revolution, nouncourt-martial, nouncourt-martial, verbcross, noundawn raid, noundeath camp, noundemilitarize, verbdemobilize, verbdeploy, verbdetonate, verbdisarm, verbdisarmament, noundispatch, noundraft board, noundraft card, noundraft dodger, noundraftee, noundress uniform, noundrum major, noundump, nounechelon, nounencamp, verbenemy, nounengage, verbengagement, nounenlist, verbenlisted, adjectiveexchange, nounex-serviceman, nounex-servicewoman, nounfield, verbfirst lieutenant, nounfirst strike, nounflak jacket, nounflash, nounfort, nounfortress, nounfoxhole, nounFPO, front, noungas mask, noungeneral headquarters, nounGHQ, nounguardhouse, nounheadquarters, nounhigh command, nounHQ, nounincursion, nounindefensible, adjectiveinsignia, nouninstallation, nouninsubordination, nounintelligence, nouninternment, nouninvade, verbinvader, nouninvasion, nounkit bag, nounKP, nounlieutenant, nounline, nounMaj., major, nounmajor general, nounman, nounmarch, verbmarch, nounmarch-past, nounmarshal, nounmassacre, nounmassacre, verbmess, nounmess, verbmilitarism, nounmilitarized, adjectiveMilitary Academy, nounMilitary Cross, nounmilitary service, nounmilitia, nounmilitiaman, nounminuteman, nounmission, nounMP, nounmutineer, nounmutinous, adjectivemutiny, nounnational service, nounNATO, nounNCO, nounno-man's-land, nounnon-aggression, nounnon-aligned, adjectivenon-combatant, nounobjective, nounobservation post, nounoccupation, nounoccupy, verboffence, nounoffensive, adjectiveoffensive, nounofficer, nounoperation, nounorderly, nounoutflank, verboutpost, nounoverthrow, verboverwhelm, verbpact, nounpadre, nounparade, nounparamilitary, adjectiveparapet, nounpartisan, nounpassword, nounpatrol, nounperilous, adjectiveperiscope, nounpillbox, nounpincer movement, nounpost, verbPOW, nounpre-war, adjectiveprisoner, nounprisoner of war, nounPurple Heart, nounpush, nounputsch, nounPX, nounquarter, verbquartermaster, nounquell, verbR & R, nounraid, nounraid, verbrank, nounrebellion, nounrecapture, verbreconnaissance, nounreconnoitre, verbrecruit, verbrecruit, nounreinforce, verbrelieve, verbRemembrance Day, nounrepel, verbrequisition, verbretake, verbretire, verbretreat, verbretreat, nounreview, nounreview, verbribbon, nounsabre-rattling, nounsally, nounsalute, verbsalute, nounsalvo, nounsamurai, nounscorched earth policy, nounscout, nounscout, verbscramble, verbsecond lieutenant, nounsentinel, nounsentry, nounsentry box, nounsergeant, nounsergeant major, nounserviceman, nounservicewoman, nounSgt., shell, verbshelling, nounsiege, nounskirmish, nounstaff officer, nounstaging area, nounstandard-issue, adjectivestar, nounstation, nounstation, verbstrategic, adjectivestrategist, nounstrategy, nounstripe, nounstronghold, nounsuperpower, nounsuppress, verbsurgical strike, nounsurrender, verbsurrender, nountactical, adjectivetarget, nountarget, verbtask force, nountattoo, nountheatre, nountrench warfare, nountripwire, nountruce, nounturret, noununarmed, adjectiveunoccupied, adjectivevalour, nounveteran, nounvolunteer, nounvolunteer, verbwar chest, nounwar crime, nounwar cry, nounwar dance, nounwar effort, nounwarfare, nounwarhorse, nounwarlike, adjectivewarlord, nounwar memorial, nounwarmonger, nounwarrant officer, nounwarring, adjectivewarrior, nounwar-torn, adjectivewar widow, nounwar zone, nounwounded, adjectivezero hour, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
the onward march of science They marched in procession to the Capitol building.
(=an order to tell people to start marching)
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES (=musicians who march as they play)· the Ohio state marching band
the onward march of science They marched in procession to the Capitol building.· They staged a protest march through the city’s streets.
· British troops marched north to attack the German forces.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN· They travel throughout the Empire, joining armies as they march to battle.· He was humming an old army marching tune.· An alliance was made and Sigmar's army marched east to the beleaguered hold of Zhufbar.· His intention was to collect an army to march against the city.· On 29 August, after hurrying away from the sound of gunfire, the royal army marched into Inverness.· There is still a Fort Sheridan, which was built originally so that the Army could quickly march on a strike.· Joined by a contingent of Sword Masters, his army marched on into southern Avelorn to reclaim the Everqueen's land.· About 10.30 a.m. the army began to march past.
· The boys wore the same grey shorts and jerseys; the band was practising, marching and counter-marching on the playing field.· Led by Hepworth Band they march through the village to Scholes, with stops enroute for the singing of hymns.· To the strains of the Police Band, the men marched past, first in column later in fours.· Outside the birdsong has been replaced by the sound of a military band marching up the road.
· On the seventh day they march around the city seven times.· Unconvinced, the battalion marched out of the city, but the undaunted colonel followed, arguing as he went.· We succeeded in doing this despite the Czech authorities' decision to ban marches in the city.· His intention was to collect an army to march against the city.· He marched northwards from city to city, addressing the people in the market places, gathering about him an army.· It will lead youth marches in various cities, and try to expand its 191 college chapters and 220 youth councils.
· Suspecting some bizarre practical joke, Charlotte marched up to the front door and rang the bell.· Instead, she delivered what looked like a scathing remark and marched toward the door with Henry scrambling after her.· He then marched out of the front door, beyond the scrutiny of the library staff.· Both women looked at him in joint appeal and he marched to the door, pulling it open with unnecessary force.· He marched through the swing doors in front of the others and Camb got into the car.
· I put on Hyde's clothes and marched confidently through the house.· She marched around the house, strutted, and howled for what she wanted.· When Susan marched into the house it was clear that something had been said.
· After the incident, Hooper and his men were marching from the camp.· Where certain sorts of men marched in ahead of their wives.· The men who had marched north with Duncan to dispose of his dangerous half-brother at Tarbatness had mostly died in that battle.· Now a new man, the sergeant marched out gratefully, ready for another day.· Sillett has his men marching again.· Then Agnes realized that there was a squad of men marching behind the carts.· BOn my block men march down the street every day with packets of fliers they stuff into mailboxes.· On the opposite side were the men who had marched up from Levenmouth.
· Two hundred and fifty people marched the short distance from the company's base to Dundee's Camperdown Park for a rally.· Those young people are often seen marching to the same drummer as their elders now.· Thousands march against Ulster violence Meanwhile, thousands of people have marched against the violence in Ulster.· On 24 May, 100,000 people marched through the Causeway Bay shopping district.· I drew maps and flowcharts of the events and stood people up and marched them through key scenes.· About 4,000 people marched along the twisting country road to the site, led by a traditional pipe band in full regalia.· Later, around 3,000 people marched on the parliament building, where there were minor scuffles with police.
· The man started to laugh and Lais glared at him angrily, grabbing Peach's hand and marching her from the room.· Moving briskly, Wade dug out a plastic garbage bag, marched into the living room, and collected the dead houseplants.· In Por Tanssie, no one would have marched into a room uninvited in case the person inside was in a state of undress.· Without a word she marched from the room.· Fully dressed at last, Queequeg, harpoon proudly in hand, marches out of the room.· Jack marched back across the room and sloshed more Bailey's into her half-full glass before refilling his own with bourbon.· Joan Carrier; the head nurse, parted the onlookers, marched into the room and stood over the table.
· Now: When the soldiers march across in the beginning, do you remember?· All the audience saw were twelve soldiers marching slowly towards them apparently from miles away.· Much more inspiring and less frequent were the sight and sounds of soldiers marching to war from drill hall to station.· Joseph arrived in sullen mood, having learnt that soldiers were marching through the Wallowa among his women and children.
· With Sam and four friends I marched towards our street.· Not just me, not just my friends, but everybody who marched in the streets.· BOn my block men march down the street every day with packets of fliers they stuff into mailboxes.· One day soon afterwards, Lily and I stood and watched a contingent of troops marching through the streets.· They often took long walks together, how ever, marching through the streets of London in companionable silence.· They fall in a pattern, a few minutes apart, marching through the streets as the gunners zero in.
· Wuhan, a large industrial city on the Changjiang River was next to see students march in defiance of the local authorities.· On June 10, an estimated 17, 000 students started marching toward Panmunjom.· Several thousand students and union members marched on the heavily fortified U.S.· On one Saturday in October, five hundred students marched through Poughkeepsie protesting the Klan.· On Monday evening, May 5, the 250 students marched out from behind the gate without incident.· On Sunday night, about 300 tenant supporters, community activists and students marched to the site from Justin Herman Plaza.
· On that day thousands marched from West to East Berlin in protest at the terms of unification.· Tens of thousands of protesters were marching toward the presidential palace to demand his immediate resignation.· Thousands march against Ulster violence Meanwhile, thousands of people have marched against the violence in Ulster.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► be given/get your marching ordersPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1[intransitive] if soldiers or other people march somewhere, they walk there quickly with firm regular stepsmarch across/along/past etc- All of us face identity crises as time marches on.
- But buyers there may simply have stolen a march on the market.
- It sounds simple but it is not, which is why for the time being Zurich seems to have stolen a march on its rivals.
- Mr Blackmore said stores that open on Sunday are stealing a march on their competitors.
On 29 August the royal army marched into Inverness. We marched 50 km across the foothills.march on He gathered his troops and prepared to march on the capital (=march to the capital in order to attack it).Quick march! (=an order to tell people to start marching)► see thesaurus at walk2[intransitive always + adverb/preposition] if a large group of people march somewhere, they walk there together to express their ideas or protest about something: An estimated 5,000 people marched through the city to demonstrate against the factory closures.march on Outraged citizens marched on City Hall (=marched to City Hall), demanding the police chief’s resignation.3[intransitive always + adverb/preposition] to walk somewhere quickly and with determination, often because you are angrymarch off/out etc Brett marched out of the office, slamming the door behind him.4[transitive always + adverb/preposition] to force someone to walk somewhere with you, often pushing or pulling them roughlymarch somebody to/into etc something Mr Carter marched us to the principal’s office.5be given/get your marching orders British English informal to be ordered to leave, especially because someone no longer wants you to work for them or no longer wants a relationship with you6time marches on used to say that as time goes by, situations change and things do not remain the samemarch1 verbmarch2 noun
marchmarch2 ●●○ noun [countable] EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- a Civil Rights march in Washington
- Local trade union leaders joined in the protest march against cuts in government spending.
- The soldiers did a march around the parade ground.
- Thousands of students took part in the march.
- And a group in San Francisco is using the anniversary of the march to hold a march of its own Thursday.
- I'd just settled in my place when the trumpets blew and the march struck up for the grand parade.
- I did put the wedding march to a blue grass beat.
- Only one Valence had returned, to die slowly of poisons he had absorbed during the long march.
- Since Wallace returned from the march, he has committed himself to making change in his neighborhood individual by individual.
- So what, if anything, is being done to halt the seemingly relentless march of rainforest destruction?
- With fatigued muscles, we endured ruck marches, long runs and obstacle courses.
THESAURUS
noun [countable] a journey that you make on foot, especially for exercise or enjoyment: · I took the dog out for a long walk in the fresh air.· We went for some lovely walks.· Do you fancy going out for a walk?
noun [countable] a long walk in the mountains or countryside: · We went for a hike in the woods.· There are some good hikes nearby.
noun [singular] a slow, relaxed walk: · Let’s take a stroll in the park.· We went for a stroll along the river.
British English a short relaxed walk, especially to look around a place: · We had a wander round the town and then went to the beach.
noun [singular] used when talking about a long walk in the mountains, countryside etc which lasts for several days and which you do for pleasure. Also used about a long tiring walk somewhere, which you do not want to have to do: · They went on a three week trek in the Atlas Mountains.· We then had a long trek back to our hotel with all our luggage.
[singular] a long, tiring, and unpleasant walk, which continues for several hours: · It was a dreary slog over bleak and windswept hills.
noun [countable] an occasion when a group of people walk somewhere together, in order to protest about something: · Demonstrators are planning a march through the capital.· a peace march
Longman Language Activatorways of protesting about something · The school has received over 3,000 letters of protest.· The protest begun by Soweto children rapidly spread throughout the country.mass protest (=a protest by a lot of people) · Over fifteen thousand people held a mass protest against racism in the country's capital.storm of protest (=a lot of angry protest) · The shooting provoked a storm of protest.in protest at/against · Prisoners have been holding hunger strikes in protest against their living conditions.· Public employees have threatened mass resignations in protest at the plans.
also demo British when a large number of people come together to protest about something, by having an outdoor meeting or marching through the streets: · The police had to break up yesterday's animal rights demonstration.· Some of the marchers called to us to come and join the demo.demonstration against: · Over 3,000 people took part in a demonstration against the dumping of nuclear waste at sea.
when a large group of people walk in an organized way from one place to another in order to protest about something: · Thousands of students took part in the march.protest march: · Local trade union leaders joined in the protest march against cuts in government spending.
when people protest against the actions of a country or company, for example by not buying its products, not attending its events etc: boycott of: · Farmers are calling for a boycott of all imported meat.· a boycott of the peace talks
violent and illegal behaviour by a large group of people in order to protest against something that they think is unfair and that has made them very angry: · Altogether the riots cost 130 lives and well over $700 million in property damage.· Racial tension boiled over in the inner city riots which spread across the nation last week.
when people refuse to leave the place where they work or study until they are given the things they are asking for: · Workers at the factory organized a sit-in to draw attention to their grievances.
WORD SETSaction stations, nounaide-de-camp, nounairborne, adjectiveaircraft carrier, nounairlift, nounallied, adjectivearmour, nounarms control, nounarms race, nounarray, verbassault course, nounAWOL, adjectivebalance of power, nounbandmaster, nounbandsman, nounbase, nounbattle, nounbattle, verbbattle cry, nounbattlefield, nounbattlements, nounbeachhead, nounbivouac, nounblackout, nounblast, verbblitz, nounblockade, nounblockade, verbblockhouse, nounbloodshed, nounbody bag, nounbody count, nounbomb, verbbombard, verbbombardment, nounbomb disposal, nounboot camp, nounbowman, nounbreastplate, nounbridgehead, nounbunker, nouncall-up, nouncannonade, nouncapability, nouncaptain, nouncapture, nouncarrier, nouncashier, verbcenotaph, nounchief of staff, nouncitation, nouncivil defence, nounC.O., nouncommand, nouncommand, verbcommandant, nouncommander, nouncommander in chief, nouncommand post, nouncommissariat, nouncommissary, nouncommission, nouncommissioned officer, nounconquer, verbconquest, nounconscientious objector, nounconscript, verbconscript, nounconscription, nounconvoy, verbcookhouse, nounCorp., corporal, nouncorps, nouncounterinsurgency, nouncounterintelligence, nouncountermand, verbcounter-revolution, nouncourt-martial, nouncourt-martial, verbcross, noundawn raid, noundeath camp, noundemilitarize, verbdemobilize, verbdeploy, verbdetonate, verbdisarm, verbdisarmament, noundispatch, noundraft board, noundraft card, noundraft dodger, noundraftee, noundress uniform, noundrum major, noundump, nounechelon, nounencamp, verbenemy, nounengage, verbengagement, nounenlist, verbenlisted, adjectiveexchange, nounex-serviceman, nounex-servicewoman, nounfield, verbfirst lieutenant, nounfirst strike, nounflak jacket, nounflash, nounfort, nounfortress, nounfoxhole, nounFPO, front, noungas mask, noungeneral headquarters, nounGHQ, nounguardhouse, nounheadquarters, nounhigh command, nounHQ, nounincursion, nounindefensible, adjectiveinsignia, nouninstallation, nouninsubordination, nounintelligence, nouninternment, nouninvade, verbinvader, nouninvasion, nounkit bag, nounKP, nounlieutenant, nounline, nounMaj., major, nounmajor general, nounman, nounmarch, verbmarch, nounmarch-past, nounmarshal, nounmassacre, nounmassacre, verbmess, nounmess, verbmilitarism, nounmilitarized, adjectiveMilitary Academy, nounMilitary Cross, nounmilitary service, nounmilitia, nounmilitiaman, nounminuteman, nounmission, nounMP, nounmutineer, nounmutinous, adjectivemutiny, nounnational service, nounNATO, nounNCO, nounno-man's-land, nounnon-aggression, nounnon-aligned, adjectivenon-combatant, nounobjective, nounobservation post, nounoccupation, nounoccupy, verboffence, nounoffensive, adjectiveoffensive, nounofficer, nounoperation, nounorderly, nounoutflank, verboutpost, nounoverthrow, verboverwhelm, verbpact, nounpadre, nounparade, nounparamilitary, adjectiveparapet, nounpartisan, nounpassword, nounpatrol, nounperilous, adjectiveperiscope, nounpillbox, nounpincer movement, nounpost, verbPOW, nounpre-war, adjectiveprisoner, nounprisoner of war, nounPurple Heart, nounpush, nounputsch, nounPX, nounquarter, verbquartermaster, nounquell, verbR & R, nounraid, nounraid, verbrank, nounrebellion, nounrecapture, verbreconnaissance, nounreconnoitre, verbrecruit, verbrecruit, nounreinforce, verbrelieve, verbRemembrance Day, nounrepel, verbrequisition, verbretake, verbretire, verbretreat, verbretreat, nounreview, nounreview, verbribbon, nounsabre-rattling, nounsally, nounsalute, verbsalute, nounsalvo, nounsamurai, nounscorched earth policy, nounscout, nounscout, verbscramble, verbsecond lieutenant, nounsentinel, nounsentry, nounsentry box, nounsergeant, nounsergeant major, nounserviceman, nounservicewoman, nounSgt., shell, verbshelling, nounsiege, nounskirmish, nounstaff officer, nounstaging area, nounstandard-issue, adjectivestar, nounstation, nounstation, verbstrategic, adjectivestrategist, nounstrategy, nounstripe, nounstronghold, nounsuperpower, nounsuppress, verbsurgical strike, nounsurrender, verbsurrender, nountactical, adjectivetarget, nountarget, verbtask force, nountattoo, nountheatre, nountrench warfare, nountripwire, nountruce, nounturret, noununarmed, adjectiveunoccupied, adjectivevalour, nounveteran, nounvolunteer, nounvolunteer, verbwar chest, nounwar crime, nounwar cry, nounwar dance, nounwar effort, nounwarfare, nounwarhorse, nounwarlike, adjectivewarlord, nounwar memorial, nounwarmonger, nounwarrant officer, nounwarring, adjectivewarrior, nounwar-torn, adjectivewar widow, nounwar zone, nounwounded, adjectivezero hour, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY I went on a lot of peace marches when I was a student. She was desperate to halt the march of time upon her face and figure.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES the onward march of science They marched in procession to the Capitol building.
I went on a lot of peace marches when I was a student. She was desperate to halt the march of time upon her face and figure. (=musicians who march as they play)· the Ohio state marching band
the onward march of science They marched in procession to the Capitol building.· They staged a protest march through the city’s streets.
· British troops marched north to attack the German forces.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE· Only one Valence had returned, to die slowly of poisons he had absorbed during the long march.· Bertinotti described the experience as' a long march in the desert in order to arrive at an oasis.· The unit split up into three convoys for the long march to Kufra.· You hear it all the time, as Thatcherism makes its long march against the historical inevitability of socialism.· The long march to 1945 and beyond had truly been halted.· But we should be further on in the long march from paternalism.· General Mao-Tse-Tung was leading an army of 100,000 peasants on a long march south through Sianfu.
· For more than a century factory acts and ever shorter working hours marked the onward march of industrial progress.· If the onward march of globalisation can not be halted, the case for a more effective regional policy has become unassailable.· Practical gardening Organic gardening continues its onward march through our bookcases.· It's as if he has been holding up the onward march of history, and history can not wait.
· The occasion was a peaceful march on government offices to protest against high crime levels.· Blacks knew that every peaceful march and favorable court decision was being answered with acts of officially sanctioned violence.
· Although he walked at a quick march through the crowd, Renwick managed to keep Moore's black hair in sight.
NOUN· Outside in the street student protest marches wander aimlessly by.· Also Tuesday, opposition leaders said they will mount a new challenge to riot police blocking protest marches.· A protest march of an estimated 1,000 construction workers took place on April 7 in Lima.· A largely black protest march was held here recently to demand the return of safe streets.· Later in the day security forces stormed a candlelight protest march, beating young people who called for peaceful change.· Jesse Jackson led thousands on a protest march through Sacramento.
VERB· Had Craig banned the march, he would have infuriated the civil rights people.
· In spite of the firing 300 demonstrators succeeded in reaching the border at Chakoti, where Khan eventually agreed to call off the march.· Gandhi immediately called off his march.
· Bridges were reported to have been blown up and roads to the capital blocked in an effort to halt the march.· But not even the most stringent economies could halt the march of the inevitable.· So what, if anything, is being done to halt the seemingly relentless march of rainforest destruction?
· New discoveries have opened up all kinds of possibilities for holding back the march of time.· Likewise, Chicano activists have held marches and demonstrations in San Diego during the convention.· Like Franco, Arrese was trying to hold back the march of history.· And a group in San Francisco is using the anniversary of the march to hold a march of its own Thursday.· It's as if he has been holding up the onward march of history, and history can not wait.· People come and hold a march for me.
· Like many others joining the march, Cain has been a longtime fighter for civil rights.
· The spokeswoman revealed that farmers' sons and daughters would be among the children leading the march.· Congressional leader Fabian Alarcon, elected interim president by Congress, led the march.· In the environmental movement, it was women who led demonstrations and marches and clung to trees to stop them being felled.· In August 1963 Luther King led a massive march on Washington.· You will lead the march, I shall be taking the salute.
· They started organizing the march in February.· Sometimes it means they help organize marches in front of crack houses.
· Protests continued in June in Belgrade as students staged anti-Milosevic marches.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► marches► a day’s march/two weeks’ march etcPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1an organized event in which many people walk together to express their ideas or protest about something: - Fascism is on the march again in some parts of Europe.
- By this time the Confederates had formed into columns and were on the march back to Corinth, Mississippi.
- Certainly my migraines were on the march, I missed two shows in the six-month run.
- He shot 3-for-9 and then resumed his ongoing discourse on the march to the playoffs.
- Imports were valued at £5,516m last month, down by over £100m on the March figure.
- Of all these horsemen, not a tenth, not even a twentieth eat meat on the march.
- Perhaps Louis was also stung by the threatened negation of his own youthful exploits on the March.
- The board adopted its own measure, which will go on the March ballot in opposition to the Kuper initiative.
- Well of course we protested and went on the March for Life and Peace, which was turned back by the military.
- At present these are banned, as are crossbows, but will these eventually be admitted with the march of progress?
- But in 1874-not ten years earlier or later-city and nation endured a painful pause in the march of progress.
- Like Franco, Arrese was trying to hold back the march of history.
- New discoveries have opened up all kinds of possibilities for holding back the march of time.
- They succeeded because they brought hope to the losers whom the march of progress had left behind.
- This little community is still in existence, largely untouched by the march of time.
- But buyers there may simply have stolen a march on the market.
- It sounds simple but it is not, which is why for the time being Zurich seems to have stolen a march on its rivals.
- Mr Blackmore said stores that open on Sunday are stealing a march on their competitors.
The police decided not to ban the march.protest/civil rights/peace etc march I went on a lot of peace marches when I was a student.2when soldiers walk with firm regular steps from one place to another: The general led his forces on a long march southwards.3on the march a)an army that is on the march is marching somewhere b)a belief, idea etc that is on the march is becoming stronger and more popular: Fascism is on the march again in some parts of Europe.4a day’s march/two weeks’ march etc the distance a group of soldiers can march in a particular period of time: Lake Van was still three days’ march away.5the march of time/history/progress etc formal the way that things happen or change over time and cannot be stopped: You can’t control the march of science. She was desperate to halt the march of time upon her face and figure.6a piece of music for people to march to: military marches a funeral march7marches [plural] the area around the border between England and Wales or between England and Scotland → steal a march on at steal1(8)