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walkabout Definition

walk·about (wôk′ə bo̵ut′)

noun

  1. Austral. a periodic return to nomadic life in the Outback by an Aborigine: often in the phrase to go (on) walkabout
  2. Brit.
    1. a walking tour
    2. an informal stroll through a crowd, as by royalty

Walkabout Telecom Definition
An early wireless telephony trial conducted in Canberra, Australia, in support of pedestrian traffic.Walkabout was based on CT2+ digital cordless telephony standards. See also cordless telephone, CT2+, and digital.
walkabout Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • go: Ahead, Bryson, no compass, had gone walkabout.
  • do: Leeds North East appears to be doing walkabouts most regularly with Leeds East supplying this service to most groups.
  • follow: Investment of up to £ 1,000 can be made following each walkabout.
  • use: Lecturers and tutors are invited to use the walkabout to prepare students for field work.

Adjective modifier

  • royal: Queen Erika then returns to the Pierhead for a royal walkabout.
  • regular: You'll find him on one of his regular walkabouts, making sure everything is running smoothly.
  • first: The first walkabout will take place on Tuesday 23 May between 2pm and 4.30pm in Amington.
  • brief: Thousands turn out to welcome them and they make a brief walkabout neat St. Patrick's center.

Modifies a noun

  • act: Whatever the event, add atmosphere with a walkabout act.
  • entertainment: They also offer a cabaret act and can provide walkabout entertainment.
  • theater: THE HIP HOP COP Innovative musical walkabout street theater where live songs express the inner dreams wrapped in a uniform of authority.
  • character: Natural Theater Company UK Based in Southwest Area Served International Our immaculate walkabout characters can be the icing on your event!
  • performance: Mr Doo Clown & Juggler UK Mr Doo provides Static shows and walkabout performances for all sorts of events.
  • checklist: Walkabout Checklist: Print this out and take it with you... This walk ( and pictures ) submitted by Crag Face.

Noun used with modifier

  • estate: The action plan will be referred back to at the next estate walkabout.
  • village: They can be added to the village walkabout list.
  • community: Andy invited Pheobe to take part in her local areas next community walkabout.
  • comedy: Comedy walkabout for the street or corporate event... Scenario's available: * Ugly Tarts - Great arse... shame about the face.
  • campaign: From that pesky a campaign walkabout fan of gambling insp a leading.
  • safety: In some neighborhoods, community safety walkabouts are taking place to identify improvements needed to reduce crime and fear of crime.