Pedestrianize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Pedestrianize is a verb meaning (transitive) To restrict access to (a street) to pedestrians only, disallowing motor vehicles and sometimes cyclists.
Meaning
(transitive) To restrict access to (a street) to pedestrians only, disallowing motor vehicles and sometimes cyclists.
More Meanings
- (intransitive, dated) To walk; to travel on foot.
- (transitive, dated) To traverse on foot.
Example Sentences
Our trade has increased significantly since they pedestrianized the High Street.
It’s a great hub for shopping: the high street is pedestrianised and many of the town’s 600-odd listed buildings house fabulous independents – speciality food stores, cafes, antique shops, clothing boutiques.
Word Forms
- pedestrianizes
- pedestrianizing
- pedestrianized
- pedestrianise
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pedestrianise, restreet, prohibit, forestall, disturnpike, forbid.
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