Definition of trot verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

trot

verb

/trɒt/

/trɑːt/

Verb Forms

present simple I / you / we / they trot	/trɒt/ /trɑːt/
he / she / it trots	/trɒts/ /trɑːts/
past simple trotted	/ˈtrɒtɪd/ /ˈtrɑːtɪd/
past participle trotted	/ˈtrɒtɪd/ /ˈtrɑːtɪd/
-ing form trotting	/ˈtrɒtɪŋ/ /ˈtrɑːtɪŋ/

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[intransitive] (of a horse or its rider) to move forward at a speed that is faster than a walk and slower than a canter
- I could hear the sound of several horses trotting along in the lane.
- The mare whinnied softly and trotted up to him.
Topics Animalsc1
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adverb
- briskly
- quickly
- happily
- …
preposition
- down
- up
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[transitive] trot something (+ adv./prep.) to ride a horse in this way
- She trotted her pony around the field.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adverb
- briskly
- quickly
- happily
- …
preposition
- down
- up
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[intransitive] + adv./prep. (of a person or an animal) to run or walk fast, taking short, quick steps
- The children trotted into the room.
Extra Examples
- Anne trotted obediently beside her mother.
- He had to trot briskly to keep up with his wife.
- The dog trotted obediently at her heels.
- He hurried off, his assistants trotting after him.
- She trotted quickly down the stairs.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adverb
- briskly
- quickly
- happily
- …
preposition
- down
- up
See full entry
[intransitive] + adv./prep. (informal) to walk or go somewhere
- The guide led the way and we trotted along behind him.
Extra Examples
- He trotted off to greet the other guests.
- She waved an arm and off she trotted.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adverb
- briskly
- quickly
- happily
- …
preposition
- down
- up
See full entry