sidle

• Verbo que describe moverse de manera cautelosa, sigilosa o lateral, a menudo para pasar desapercibido o acercarse a alguien sin llamar la atención.

A verb used to describe moving in a cautious, furtive, or sideways manner, often to avoid attention or approach someone discreetly.

1. Move unobtrusively or furtivelyC1formal

   To move in a quiet, cautious, or secretive manner, often to avoid attention.

   moverse sigilosamente

   • He sidled up to the bar and ordered a drink.
   • She sidled into the room, hoping no one would notice.
   • The cat sidled along the wall, stalking its prey.

   Sinónimoscreepedgeinchskulkslideslinksneaksteal

   Antónimosmarchstompstrut

2. C1formal

   To move sideways, especially in a way that is not direct or straightforward.

   moverse de lado

   • The crab sidled across the sand.
   • He sidled through the narrow gap between the cars.
   • She sidled past the crowd to reach the exit.

   Sinónimoscreepedgeinchslideslinksneak

Variantes phrasalsidle up