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Meaning of quantum tunnel | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To undergo the process of quantum tunnelling.
    intransitive, transitive, uncommon
  2. To move or travel from one point or direction to another in a very quick, rapid, or effortless manner.
    idiomatic, intransitive, transitive, uncommon

Examples

“So the alpha particle quantum tunnels through the mountain and "the alpha particle is out."”
“The roll of fat jiggled as if to invite the other pieces, and, one by one, the other pieces quantum-tunneled through the tram's wall.”
“"Not very hospitable of them," he said, reaching for my hand. We quantum tunneled through the glass door. Inside, we froze.”
“If you had dropped your mug and it had quantum tunneled to China, it would not have fallen to the floor.”
“If it can quantum tunnel in here, she thinks, why not quantum tunnel straight into the very core, and extract whatever price is, or is not, hiding in there?”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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