march (EN)

noun, verb

noun “march”

1. a special way of walking in a steady and rhythmic pattern, often performed by soldiers, musicians in bands, or during special events
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   The soldiers practiced their march for the parade.
2. an organized walk from one location to another to show people's opinions
   Thousands of people joined the march to demand better climate policies.
3. a type of music composed specifically to accompany the rhythmic walking style used in parades or by soldiers
   The band played a lively march as the parade moved down the street.
4. a continuous and steady movement forward
   The march of technology has changed our lives dramatically.
5. (historical) a boundary area between two territories, often serving as a neutral or shared zone, giving rise to titles like "marquess"
   The ancient kingdom established a march to keep peace between its territory and the neighboring empire.

verb “march”

1. to walk in a long, steady manner similar to how soldiers walk
   The soldiers marched in perfect unison down the street.
2. to walk to a place quickly and with a sense of purpose
   He marched into the room and announced the news.
3. to participate in a large group walk through streets to express protest or support for a cause
   Thousands of students marched for climate action in the city center.
4. to make someone walk to a particular place, often forcefully
   The teacher took the misbehaving student by the arm and marched him to the principal's office.
5. to continue moving forward or making progress in a steady way
   Despite the challenges, the project marched forward.