Definition of ambulate in English:
ambulate
verbˈambjʊleɪtˈæmbjəˌleɪt
[no object]technical, formal Walk; move about.
people who make use of crutches to ambulate
tortoises are diurnally active, ambulating mainly over the course of the day
Example sentencesExamples
- Cumulatively, these impairments result in disorientation while ambulating.
- Even ambulating around the unit constitutes desirable physical activity.
- The boy was using arm crutches to ambulate, and his short legs moved in a wide and awkward manner that suggested he was sweeping the floor with his feet.
- Activities of daily living assessed include bathing, ambulating, using the toilet, dressing, and eating.
- Since then, she had become irritable and had stopped ambulating.
Derivatives
noun
formal, technical The pediatrician noted slight delay in ambulation at 12 months, but in line with maternal developmental patterns.
Example sentencesExamples
- After transfer, a nurse or physical therapist assists the patient with progressive ambulation.
- Patient compliance is improved because ambulation is permitted.
- It was late October and he had been complaining of shortness of breath, difficulty in ambulation, and generally feeling very sick.
- Most patients progress to assisted ambulation and full weight bearing.
Origin
Early 17th century: from Latin ambulat- 'walked', from the verb ambulare.
Rhymes
circumambulate, perambulate
Definition of ambulate in US English:
ambulate
verbˈambyəˌlātˈæmbjəˌleɪt
[no object]formal, technical Walk; move about.
making use of crutches to ambulate
tortoises are diurnally active, ambulating mainly over the course of the day
Example sentencesExamples
- Activities of daily living assessed include bathing, ambulating, using the toilet, dressing, and eating.
- The boy was using arm crutches to ambulate, and his short legs moved in a wide and awkward manner that suggested he was sweeping the floor with his feet.
- Even ambulating around the unit constitutes desirable physical activity.
- Since then, she had become irritable and had stopped ambulating.
- Cumulatively, these impairments result in disorientation while ambulating.
Origin
Early 17th century: from Latin ambulat- ‘walked’, from the verb ambulare.