sneaking up

UK
/ˈsniːkɪŋ ʌp/
US
/ˈsnikɪŋ ʌp/

Translations

sneak upverb

sneaking up

Gerund

sneaked up
Past Simple
sneaked up
Past Participle
sneaking up
Gerund
UK
/sniːk ʌp/
US
/snik ʌp/
He tried to sneak up on his friend to surprise him.
Он попытался подкрасться к своему другу, чтобы удивить его.
Synonyms
creep up
approach stealthily
slip up

Definitions

sneak upverb
To approach someone or something quietly and in a secretive manner, often to surprise or avoid detection.
The cat managed to sneak up on the bird without making a sound.