Meaning & Definition of Traverse in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: to move across, along, or through something.

  Example Sentence: We traversed the rocky terrain during our hike.

• Definition: to cross an area, especially when it is difficult.

  Example Sentence: She traversed the desert on foot.

• Definition: to discuss or examine in detail.

  Example Sentence: The lawyer traversed the evidence presented in court.

• Definition: in navigation or astronomy, to observe and plot the course of a ship or star.

  Example Sentence: The captain traversed the waters to find the safest route.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English traversen, from Old French traverser, from Latin transversare 'to turn across'

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• traverse the landscape: to travel across a specific area of land.
• traverse the line: to cross over a boundary or limit.
• traverse time zones: to move across different geographic areas with different local times.

Translations

• Spanish: traversar

• French: traverser

• German: durchqueren

• Russian: пройти через

Related Words

• cross: to go from one side to the other.

• navigate: to plan and direct the course of a journey.

• explore: to travel through (an unfamiliar area) in order to learn about it.

Slang Meanings of traverse

• Meaning: to get through a tough situation

  Example Sentence: He managed to traverse the craziness of the party.

• Meaning: to dodge or avoid obstacles

  Example Sentence: You have to traverse around the drama at work.