took to the streets
Demonstrated en masse
Took to the streets means to go out in public spaces, usually to protest or demonstrate.
The phrase implies collective action—people leaving their homes to make grievances visible: Thousands took to the streets after the verdict.
It can also describe celebrations that spill into public: Fans took to the streets when their team won the championship.
- rallyGathering for a cause
- marchRhythmic group walk
- demonstrateShow or prove something
- mobilizationOrganizing for action
- crowdLarge public gathering
peaceful march · angry mob · police · riot police · protest · mass demonstration · sit-in · assembly · dissent · flash mob · civil disobedience · vigil · grassroots organizing · chanting · signs · direct action · gathering · public outcry
took to the streetskept quiet
stood by · looked the other way · turned a blind eye · stayed put · disengaged
took to the streetsfell in line
Began to conform
complied · submitted · obeyed · acquiesced · toed the line
took to the streetsdisengaged
Not participating or invested
tuned out · checked out · dispersed · disbanded · atomized