march
gb/mˈɑɹt͡ʃ/ us/mˈɑɹt͡ʃ/
A1
English
~ 2900
menetel, vonul, felvonulás, tiltakozó menet, március, elvezet, bekísér, kivezet
VERB
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to march [somewhere]
The soldiers marched down the main street.
A katonák végigmeneteltek a főutcán.
Protesters marched through the city demanding change.
A tüntetők változást követelve vonultak végig a városon.
She marched into the room and demanded an explanation.
We marched to the park in silence.
The band marched proudly in the parade.
Learner examples
The soldiers march past the crowd.
A katonák elvonulnak a tömeg előtt.
The students march to the school hall.
A diákok sorban vonulnak az iskola nagytermébe.
We march to the park together.
People march in the street for peace.
They march in a long line.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'march' with 'walk' without recognizing that 'march' implies a steady, purposeful rhythm and often a group context.
Meaning
Walk steadily with purpose
Collocations
march forward
|march together
|march in line
|march on
|march through
|march past
Synonyms
stride (Implies taking long, confident steps, but not necessarily in a group or formal setting.)
Antonyms
wander (Means to walk without purpose or direction, opposite of marching's purposeful movement.)
Themes
movement
|military
|protest
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To walk in a strong, regular way, often with others for a reason or event.
To walk in a steady, regular rhythm, often with purpose or as part of a group, especially in a formal or organized manner.
NOUN
B1
2
felvonulás
B1
Thousands joined the march against climate change.
Ezrek csatlakoztak a klímaváltozás elleni felvonuláshoz.
The march ended at the city square.
A felvonulás a város főterén ért véget.
She carried a banner during the march.
Police escorted the march through downtown.
The march was peaceful and well-organized.
Learner examples
Many people join the peace march.
Sokan csatlakoznak a békefelvonuláshoz.
The march goes through the city.
A felvonulás végighalad a városon.
We see a big march on TV.
They walk in a march for animal rights.
The march starts at the park.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'march' (the event) with 'parade', which is usually celebratory rather than political or activist.
Meaning
Organized public walk
Collocations
peace march
|protest march
|march route
|join a march
|organize a march
Synonyms
demonstration (A broader term for public protest events, which may include marching or other activities.)
Antonyms
sit-in (A form of protest that involves staying in one place rather than moving.)
Themes
protest
|politics
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A planned walk by many people to show support or protest.
An organized event where people walk together in public to support or protest something.
NOUN
A1
3
március
A1
My birthday is in March.
Márciusban van a születésnapom.
March is often windy here.
Itt márciusban gyakran szeles az idő.
The flowers start to bloom in March.
We met in March last year.
March usually brings rain.
Learner examples
We go to Japan in March.
Márciusban megyünk Japánba.
March is cold in my country.
Az én országomban márciusban hideg van.
Her birthday is in March.
It rains a lot in March.
March comes after February.
Meaning
Third month of the year
Collocations
in March
|March weather
|March 15th
Synonyms
Mar. (Common written abbreviation for March.)
Antonyms
April (The month that follows March.)
Themes
time
|calendar
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The third month of the year, after February and before April.
The third month of the year, following February and preceding April, in the Gregorian calendar.
VERB
B1
4
Usage pattern:
to march [someone] [somewhere]
The guard marched the suspect into the office.
Az őr bekísérte a gyanúsítottat az irodába.
She was marched out of the meeting by security.
A biztonságiak kivezették a megbeszélésről.
They marched him down the hall without a word.
The teacher marched the late students to the principal's office.
Learner examples
The police march the man to the car.
A rendőrök odakísérik a férfit a kocsihoz.
He marches her into the room.
Bekíséri őt a szobába.
They march him out of the building.
The guard marches the prisoner away.
Meaning
Force someone to walk somewhere
Collocations
march a prisoner away
|march someone into a room
Synonyms
escort (Implies accompanying someone for protection or control, not always forcefully.)
Antonyms
release (To let someone go instead of making them move under control.)
Themes
authority
|movement
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make a person walk somewhere when they do not want to go.
To make someone walk somewhere, especially under control or as an order.
Grammar
Dictionary form
march
IPA
GB/mˈɑɹt͡ʃ/
US/mˈɑɹt͡ʃ/
Syllables & stress
march (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (march)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: march
- Plural: march, marches
Verb
- Base: march
- 3rd Person Singular: marches
- Present Participle: marching
- Past: marched
Word family
Forms
marches
noun
marching
verb
marched
verb
Related words
marcher
noun
Expressions
march on
1/mˈɑɹt͡ʃ ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
Continue towards goal despite difficulty
To keep going towards a place or goal even when it is hard.
Examples
- Despite the rain, the hikers decided to march on until they reached camp.
- The protesters marched on to the city center without stopping.
marching orders
1/mˈɑɹt͡ʃɪŋ ˈɔɹdɚz/
idiom
informal
Orders to leave or stop activity/job
When someone is told to leave their job or stop what they are doing.
Examples
- After missing several deadlines, he got his marching orders.
- She was given her marching orders after arguing with her boss.
steal a march on [someone]
1/stˈil ə mˈɑɹt͡ʃ ˈɔn sˈʌmwˌʌn/
idiom
Gain advantage by acting first
To get ahead of someone by doing something before they do it.
Examples
- By launching their product early, they stole a march on their competitors.
- She stole a march on her classmates by starting her project during the holidays.
time marches on
1/tˈaɪm mˈɑɹt͡ʃɪz ˈɔn/
idiom
Time keeps moving forward
Time keeps going and does not stop for anyone or anything.
Examples
- We can't stay young forever—time marches on.
- Time marches on, and soon it will be another year.