walk over

To move on foot across something.

• We walk over the bridge every day.
• She walked over the wet grass.
• Can you walk over those stones safely?

How to use it: walk over something (We walked over the bridge to reach the village.)

Similar words: walk across, cross

Common phrases: walk over something, walk over bridges, walk over grass

To treat someone as less important and make them accept what you want.

• Don't let him walk over you.
• She walked over anyone who disagreed with her.
• They are tired of being walked over by management.

How to use it: let someone walk over you (Don't let your boss walk over you.)

Similar words: bully, dominate, push around

Common phrases: walk over someone, walk over employees

To beat someone in a game or competition very easily.

• They walked over the other team.
• We expected to win, but we didn't walk over them.
• Will the champions walk over their opponents again?

How to use it: walk over someone (Our team walked over their opponents in the final.)

Similar words: beat easily, crush

Opposites: lose

Common phrases: walk over someone, walk over opponents