Definitions

1. adjective

able to walk; having legs or a means of locomotion

“The ambulatory nature of the elderly population posed a significant challenge for urban planners.”

2. noun

a corridor or passage in a church, typically surrounding the nave and separating it from the aisles

“The tourists were amazed by the beautiful stained glass in the church’s ambulatory.”

3. noun

a mobile intensive care unit or a hospital bed on wheels, often used for patients who need to be transported or are in need of more space

“The hospital’s ambulatory units were crucial in providing care to patients in remote areas.”

4. adjective

able to move or be moved from one place to another, often in a hospital or medical setting

“The ambulatory patients were able to move around the hospital’s grounds with the assistance of their caregivers.”