Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • To walk about.

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  • verb intransitive To walk about, to wander aimlessly
  • verb intransitive To walk up to, so as to meet.

Etymologies

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ob- +‎ ambulate. From Latin obambulare.

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  • to ramble without intent

    May 5, 2008

  • To go for a stroll with the President.

    April 11, 2009