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To hit the streets is to go out into public spaces, especially with purpose or energy.
A new product hits the streets when it becomes available: The latest iPhone hit the streets today.
Protesters hit the streets to demonstrate.
Police hit the streets to patrol.
Someone looking for work or information might hit the streets to make contacts.
The phrase suggests active engagement with the outside world.
Rhythmic group walk
- rallyGathering for a cause
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- activismDirect effort for reform
- picketPointed fence stake
placard · chanting · crowds · solidarity · movement · civil disobedience · boycott · sit-in
All available workers
- careerLifelong occupational pursuit
- employmentPaid occupation status
- hustleEnergetic, aggressive action
- grindCrush into particles
networking · resume · interview · freelance · entry-level · apprenticeship · internship · recruit
march
Rhythmic group walk
- rallyGathering for a cause
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- activismDirect effort for reform
picket · placard · chanting · crowds · solidarity · movement · civil disobedience · boycott · sit-in · resistance
workforce
All available workers
- careerLifelong occupational pursuit
- employmentPaid occupation status
- hustleEnergetic, aggressive action
grind · networking · resume · interview · freelance · entry-level · apprenticeship · internship · recruit · hire
debut
First public appearance
unveil · premiere · available · shelves · stores · retail · distribution · market · sale · stock
hit the streetsstay put
Remain in place
sit tight · lie low · stand down · hang back · hold back
hit the streetswithdraw
Remove or pull away
retreat · lay low · stand down · pull back · go underground