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Meaning of pound the pavement | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To travel on foot; to walk or run.
idiomatic
To campaign diligently; to seek something, such as business, employment, or answers.
idiomatic

Equivalents

Español patearse las calles

Examples

“The joggers pounded the pavement for several miles each day.”

“After a brief and unsuccessful search, he decided it was time to start pounding the pavement.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

pound the table poundage poundaged poundaging pounded pounded a beat