walk through

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verb

walked through; walking through; walks through
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transitive verb

1
: to go through (a theatrical role, a familiar activity, etc.) perfunctorily (as in an early stage of rehearsal)
2
: to guide (someone, such as a novice) through an unfamiliar or complex procedure step-by-step
3
: to deal with or carry out perfunctorily

walk-through

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noun

1
: a perfunctory performance of a play or acting part (as in an early stage of rehearsal)
2
: a television rehearsal without cameras

Examples of walk through in a Sentence

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Noun
The sumptuous primary suite is enveloped in crimson velvet, which flows seamlessly from the bedroom into a walk-through closet. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026 The Artifact Exhibition has introduced an add-on VR activity to its walk-through display with relics and reproductions tied to the ship that famously sank in 1912. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026 The second concept includes a walk-through Star of David structure designed to illuminate at night. Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026 In response, board member Patrick Ryan suggested Bauer reach out to the city of San Diego to do a walk-through of the intersection or lend insight on the feasibility of his requests. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for walk through

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1940, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of walk through was in 1940

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“Walk through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walk%20through. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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