sidle up

uncountable · intransitive · phrasal, inseparable

A phrasal verb meaning to move sideways or cautiously towards someone or something, often in a shy, nervous, or stealthy manner.

ruФразовый глагол, означающий двигаться боком или осторожно по направлению к кому-либо или чему-либо, часто застенчиво, нервно или скрытно.esVerbo compuesto que significa acercarse a alguien o algo de lado o con cautela, a menudo de manera tímida, nerviosa o sigilosa.frVerbe à particule signifiant s'approcher de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose en se déplaçant latéralement ou avec précaution, souvent de manière timide, nerveuse ou furtive.deSich seitwärts oder vorsichtig auf jemanden oder etwas zubewegen, oft schüchtern, nervös oder heimlich.ptVerbo frasal que significa mover-se de lado ou aproximar-se com cautela de alguém ou algo, muitas vezes de forma tímida, nervosa ou dissimulada.zh动词短语，指侧身或小心翼翼地朝某人或某物移动，常带有害羞、紧张或偷偷摸摸的意味。arفعل مركب يعني التحرك جانبيًا أو بحذر نحو شخص أو شيء ما، غالبًا بخجل أو توتر أو خفية.

1. Approach stealthily or nervously informal

   To move sideways or in a cautious, unobtrusive manner, especially to approach someone or something.

   • He sidled up to the bar and ordered a drink.
   • She sidled up to her friend and whispered a secret.
   • The cat sidled up to the mouse, ready to pounce.

   ruПодкрадыватьсяesacercarse sigilosamentefrs'approcher furtivementdeSich anschleichenptAproximar-se sorrateiramentezh悄悄靠近arالتسلل جانبا

   Synonyms: creep upedge upsidlesneak up

   Antonyms: bargechargemarchstompstormstride

• sidled up past participle
• sidled up past simple
• sidling up present participle
• sidles up third person singular

Base verb: sidle