jaywalk

[US]/ˈdʒeɪwɔːk/
[UK]/ˈdʒeɪwɔk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi.to cross the street unlawfully or without regard for the traffic rules; to cross the road in a reckless manner
Word Forms
Third Person Singularjaywalks
Present Participlejaywalking
Past Tensejaywalked
Past Participlejaywalked

Phrases & Collocations

jaywalk safely

do not jaywalk

jaywalk warning

avoid jaywalking

jaywalk ticket

jaywalk accident

jaywalk law

jaywalk fine

jaywalk enforcement

jaywalk risk

Example Sentences

many pedestrians tend to jaywalk in busy city streets.

it's illegal to jaywalk, but people still do it.

jaywalking can lead to serious accidents.

the city installed new signs to discourage jaywalking.

she was fined for jaywalking across the busy intersection.

parents should teach their children not to jaywalk.

during rush hour, many people jaywalk to save time.

police are cracking down on jaywalking in this area.

he almost got hit by a car while jaywalking.

public awareness campaigns aim to reduce jaywalking.

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