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Meaning of pound the pavement | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. To travel on foot; to walk or run.
    idiomatic
  2. 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.
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See also

pound the table poundage poundaged poundaging pounded pounded a beat

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