anteambulate

/æntiˈæmbjʊleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to walk or move in advance of something else, especially a procession or ceremony; to precede a ceremonial procession.

“The guards were instructed to anteambulate the dignitaries during the official visit.”

2. noun

the act of walking or moving in advance of something else.

“The anteambulation of the dignitaries caused a delay in the ceremony.”

Synonyms

  • lead
  • precede
  • precede

Antonyms

  • follow
  • trail