take to the streets
Demonstrate en masse
To take to the streets is to gather publicly in protest or demonstration, leaving private spaces for visible collective action: Thousands took to the streets after the verdict.
The phrase emphasizes physical presence and often implies urgency or grievance.
It can also describe celebrating outdoors en masse: Fans took to the streets when their team won the championship.
- marchRhythmic group walk
- freedom marchOrganized walk demanding rights
- hit the pavementActively seek employment outdoors
- revoltOrganized resistance to power
- sit-inProtest by remaining seated
protest · peaceful protest · mass demonstration · demonstrate · riot · activism · civil disobedience · rally · assembly · public outcry · boycott · uprising · defy · civil unrest · resistance · dissent · mobilization · arise
take to the streetsstay home
Not go anywhere
stay indoors · keep a low profile · go underground · hide away · keep to oneself
take to the streetssubmit
Present for consideration
comply · fall in line · toe the line · acquiesce · capitulate
take to the streetsstay home
Not go anywhere
do nothing · sit idly by · remain silent · stay indoors · stand by
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