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kulku — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • approach verb To move closer to something or someone.
  • journey noun A trip from one place to another, especially a long one.
  • movement noun An act of changing position or place, or the general fact of not being still.
  • process noun A series of steps or actions that lead to a particular result.
  • progress noun Forward movement or development toward a goal.
  • race noun A contest to see who is fastest at reaching a goal.
  • strike verb To hit someone or something, often forcefully.
  • trajectory noun The curved path an object follows as it moves through space.
  • walk verb To move on foot at a normal pace, always keeping at least one foot on the ground.

Senses

kulku is used for these senses in English:

  • approach (also, figuratively) An avenue, passage, or way by which a building or place can be approached; an access.
  • journey (metaphorical) Any process or progression likened to a journey, especially one that involves difficulties or personal development.
  • movement Physical motion between points in space.
  • process A path or succession of states through which a system passes.
  • progress Movement or advancement through a series of events, or points in time; development through time. [from 15th c.]
  • progress (now, _, rare) A journey forward; travel. [from 15th c.]
  • progress Movement onwards, forwards, or towards a specific objective or direction; advance. [from 16th c.]
  • race A sequence of events; a progressive movement toward a goal.

approach — full definition

  1. verb To move closer to something or someone.
  2. verb To speak to someone, often to make a request or start a conversation.
  3. noun A way of dealing with or thinking about something.

journey — full definition

  1. noun A trip from one place to another, especially a long one.
  2. noun A long process of change or development, often difficult, likened to travelling somewhere.
  3. verb To travel somewhere, especially over a distance.

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