Collocation
take a walk
to go for a short walk, usually for exercise, fresh air, or relaxation
Definition
'take a walk' is a common English collocation. to go for a short walk, usually for exercise, fresh air, or relaxation
take + a walk
“I like to take a walk after dinner to clear my head.”
Examples
- Let’s take a walk around the block before it gets dark.
- I took a walk to the store instead of driving.
- She takes a walk every morning to start the day calmly.
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- We’re going to take a walk along the river after lunch.
- If you feel stressed, take a walk and get some fresh air.
- He said he would take a walk to cool off after the argument.
- I had been sitting for hours, so I took a walk to stretch my legs.
- They decided to take a walk through the old town before dinner.
- Rather than keep scrolling, I’m going to take a walk and reset my mind.
More verb + noun phrases
- make an effort to try hard to do something, especially when it requires extra energy or commitment
- make a choice to decide between options
- make a phone call to call someone using a telephone
- make an appointment to arrange a specific time to meet someone, especially a professional such as a doctor or dentist
- make a complaint to formally say that you are unhappy with a service, product, or situation and want it dealt with