Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ambulation

noun
/ˌæm.bjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The act of walking or moving about.
Examples
  • After the surgery, the doctor recommended ambulation to promote healing.
  • His ambulation was limited due to his leg injury.
  • The therapy focused on improving the patient’s ambulation skills.
Meaning
Ambulation refers to the ability to walk or the process of walking as a form of movement.
Synonyms
  • walking
  • mobility
  • locomotion