CEFR B2

tiptoe

verb

Meaning

To walk very quietly and carefully, with your heels raised and the balls of your feet touching the ground.

Examples

She tiptoed across the creaky floorboards to avoid making noise.
He tiptoed out of the room so as not to disturb the baby.

Synonyms: creep, sneak, pad, tiptoe

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tiptoe (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: [ˈtɪp.toʊ]

Definition

To walk very quietly and carefully, with your heels raised and the balls of your feet touching the ground.

Examples

She tiptoed across the creaky floorboards to avoid making noise.
He tiptoed out of the room so as not to disturb the baby.
They tiptoed around the sleeping dog, trying not to wake it.

How to Use tiptoe

tiptoe around (phrasal verb): To approach a subject or situation cautiously and indirectly, often to avoid causing offense or conflict. — "He tiptoed around the issue of his late payment, hoping his boss wouldn't notice."
tiptoe across/through/into (prepositional phrase): To walk quietly and carefully across, through, or into a place. — "She tiptoed across the stage to receive her award."

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