march past
A "march past" is a formal event often seen in military or ceremonial contexts where participants walk in an organized formation past a reviewing stand.
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Definition
B2Ceremonial
(formal)A structured parade where participants walk past a reviewing stand or dignitaries.
Example
- The soldiers performed a march past in front of the president.
- During the ceremony, various groups conducted a march past to honor the guests.
B2Military
(formal, technical)A formal procession of troops marching in formation past a high-ranking officer or official.
Example
- The regiment's march past was a highlight of the military parade.
- The general observed the march past, saluting each unit as they passed by.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "march past":
line of marchon parademarch ondead marchparade passed someone bymarching ordersguard of honourdeath marchslow marchpresent arms