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10 Phrasal verbs used at the street

Phrasal Verb Meaning Examples
Walk around To stroll or wander aimlessly 1. We like to walk around the city and explore its neighborhoods.
2. Can we walk around the park before heading home?
3. They walked around downtown to see the sights.
4. Let's walk around the market and check out the vendors.
5. She enjoys walking around the old town and admiring the architecture.
Pass by To move past something or someone 1. We passed by the famous landmark on our way to the museum.
2. Did you see the bus pass by just now?
3. They passed by the street performer without stopping.
4. Let's wait here until the crowds pass by.
5. She passed by the coffee shop but didn't go in.
Step out To leave a building or go outside briefly 1. She stepped out of the office to get some fresh air.
2. Let's step out for a quick coffee break.
3. He stepped out onto the balcony to enjoy the view.
4. They stepped out of the theater during intermission.
5. Can you step out and check the weather for me?
Look around To examine or observe one's surroundings 1. We stopped to look around the bustling city square.
2. Can you look around and see if you spot any street signs?
3. They looked around the museum to appreciate the artwork.
4. Let's look around the park and find a nice spot for a picnic.
5. She looked around the neighborhood before deciding to move there.
Cross over To move from one side of something to the other 1. We need to cross over the bridge to reach the other side of the river.
2. Can you help me cross over this busy intersection?
3. They crossed over the train tracks to get to the other platform.
4. Let's wait for the light to change before we cross over.
5. She crossed over the road carefully, watching for traffic.
Walk past To move in front of something or someone while walking 1. We walked past the shops on our way to the restaurant.
2. Did you notice the statue as we walked past?
3. They walked past the street performers without stopping.
4. Let's walk past the office building and head towards the park.
5. She walked past her old school and reminisced about her childhood.
Head towards To move in the direction of something 1. We need to head towards the bus stop to catch the next bus.
2. Can you tell me how to head towards the city center?
3. They headed towards the concert venue for the evening.
4. Let's head towards the beach and enjoy the sunset.
5. She headed towards the museum to meet her friends.
Turn into To change direction and enter a different area 1. We turned into the alley and discovered a hidden café.
2. Can you turn into the street on the left?
3. They turned into the park and enjoyed a leisurely walk.
4. Let's turn into the shopping district and browse the stores.
5. She turned into the side street and found a quaint bookstore.
Walk along To walk beside or parallel to something 1. We walked along the riverbank and enjoyed the scenic views.
2. Can you walk along the path and see if you find any landmarks?
3. They walked along the beach and collected seashells.
4. Let's walk along the avenue and admire the historic buildings.
5. She walked along the trail and listened to the sounds of nature.
Stroll through To leisurely walk or wander through an area 1. We strolled through the park and stopped to smell the flowers.
2. Can we stroll through the market and sample some local delicacies?
3. They strolled through the neighborhood and admired the architecture.
4. Let's stroll through the museum and learn about its exhibits.
5. She strolled through the old town and explored its narrow streets.