walk off

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To recover from (a minor injury) or digest (a large meal) by walking around.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phục hồi từ một chấn thương nhỏ hoặc tiêu hóa một bữa ăn lớn bằng cách đi lại

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

It doesn't feel too bad. Let me walk it off.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To measure a distance by walking, as by counting paces or extending a measuring tape or rope.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đo một khoảng cách bằng cách đi, như bằng cách đếm bước hoặc kéo dài một thước đo hoặc dây

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To flee or abandon.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tháo chạy hoặc bỏ rơi

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “walk off” mean?

To recover from (a minor injury) or digest (a large meal) by walking around.

Is “walk off” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.