march
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Base: march
- Plural: march, marches
- Base: march
- 3rd Person Singular: marches
- Present Participle: marching
- Past: marched
march on
1Continue towards goal despite difficulty
To keep going towards a place or goal even when it is hard.
- 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
1Orders to leave or stop activity/job
When someone is told to leave their job or stop what they are doing.
- 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]
1Gain advantage by acting first
To get ahead of someone by doing something before they do it.
- 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
1Time keeps moving forward
Time keeps going and does not stop for anyone or anything.
- We can't stay young forever—time marches on.
- Time marches on, and soon it will be another year.