walk in



walk in(to something)

to enter something on foot. We walked into the parking garage and tried to find our car. He walked in and sat down.
See also: walk

walk in

v.
1. To enter something by walking: The door was open, so we walked in and took our seats.
2. To enter casually, easily, or unawares: That new student walked in off the street and became the starting quarterback. I don't think you can simply walk in and take over the responsibilities of this new job.
3. walk in on To walk in and see some private situation or someone in a private situation: They were embarrassed when I walked in on them making a mess in the kitchen. The guard walked in on a robbery.
See also: walk

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
PetrePE-tre (Romanian)Romanian, Macedonian, Georgian
KÁRolyKAH-roiHungarian
Waleryvah-LE-riPolish
LÓRÁNt-Hungarian
Valeriavah-LE-ryah (Italian), bah-LE-ryah (Spanish)Italian, Spanish, Romanian, German, Ancient Roman
Briseis-Greek Mythology