traverse

[trəˈvɜːs]

traverse Definition

• 1. to move or travel through an area
• 2. to cross something, especially a mountain or area of water
• 3. to go up, down, or across something, especially a slope

Using traverse: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "traverse" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We traversed the desert in three days.

• Example

  The hikers traversed the mountain range.

• Example

  The ship traversed the Atlantic Ocean.

• Example

  She carefully traversed the icy path.

traverse Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for traverse

• cross
• transverse
• pass over
• travel across
• navigate

Antonyms for traverse

• stay
• remain
• linger

Idioms Using traverse

• traverse the globe

  to travel all around the world

  Example

  The adventurer traversed the globe in search of new experiences.

• traverse the terrain

  to navigate difficult or challenging terrain

  Example

  The army unit had to traverse the rugged terrain to reach their destination.

• traverse the divide

  to overcome differences or obstacles between two groups or individuals

  Example

  The mediator helped the two sides traverse the divide and come to a compromise.

Phrases with traverse

• traverse a distance

  to cover a certain distance

  Example

  The marathon runners traversed a distance of 26.2 miles.

• traverse a topic

  to discuss or explore a topic in depth

  Example

  The professor traversed the topic of climate change in her lecture.

• traverse a slope

  to move across a slope, either uphill or downhill

  Example

  The skier expertly traversed the steep slope.

Origins of traverse

from Old French 'traverser', meaning 'to cross'

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Summary: traverse in Brief

The verb 'traverse' [trəˈvɜːs] means to move or travel through an area, cross something like a mountain or area of water, or go up, down, or across something like a slope. It can be used in phrases like 'traverse a distance' or 'traverse a topic,' and idioms like 'traverse the globe,' which means to travel all around the world. 'Traverse' has formal synonyms like 'cross' and 'transverse,' and informal ones like 'go across' and 'make one's way through.'