walk off

UK
/wɔːk ɒf/
US
/wɔk ɔf/

Translations

walk offverb
walked off
Past Simple
walked off
Past Participle
walking off
Gerund
UK
/wɔːk ɒf/
US
/wɔk ɔf/
évacuer en marchantPour une émotion, une tension ou un malaise ; emploi courant dans un registre neutre.
He tried to walk off his frustration by taking a long stroll in the park.
Il a essayé d'évacuer sa frustration en marchant dans le parc pendant longtemps.
remporter facilementS’emploie pour une victoire ou un gain obtenu sans difficulté.
The underdog team managed to walk off with the championship trophy.
L'équipe outsider a réussi à remporter facilement le trophée du championnat.
s'en aller brusquementSe dit surtout d’un départ soudain, souvent par agacement ou désapprobation.
After the argument, she decided to walk off without saying another word.
Après la dispute, elle a décidé de s'en aller brusquement sans dire un mot de plus.
Synonyms
stroll away
walk out
walk away

Definitions

walk offverb
To leave a place or situation suddenly, often in a manner that shows disapproval or anger.
After the argument, she decided to walk off without saying another word.
To get rid of or recover from something, such as an emotion or a physical condition, by walking.
He tried to walk off his frustration by taking a long stroll in the park.
To win a competition or prize easily or unexpectedly.
The underdog team managed to walk off with the championship trophy.