What does ambulate mean?

• A. To drink
• B. To sleep
• C. To rest
• D. To walk or move about

Answer: (D)

Ambulate means to walk or move about. It’s a verb often used in medical contexts to describe a person’s ability to move from place to place, whether on their own or with assistance. For example, a note might say a patient can ambulate with a walker or is non-ambulatory, highlighting their level of mobility. The other activities listed—drinking, sleeping, resting—do not involve moving from one place to another, so they aren’t related to the meaning of ambulate.