"Wheeling Someone": Assisting a Wheelchair User

To "wheel someone" means to push or assist a person who uses a wheelchair in moving from one place to another.

It implies:

  • Physical assistance with mobility.
  • Respect for the person's autonomy (ask first, follow their direction).
  • No metaphorical or slang meaning in standard English—it's literal caregiving/accompaniment language.

Example: "I wheeled my grandmother through the airport." = I pushed her wheelchair.

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