1. To walk through water or another liquid with effort, typically when the depth is up to the knees or waist
The children waded in the shallow stream.
As crianças vadeavam no riacho raso.
2. To move slowly or with difficulty through something
I had to wade through the documents to find the relevant information.
Tive que me esforçar muito para ler todos os documentos e encontrar as informações relevantes.
3. To involve oneself in a situation, often without caution
He waded into the argument without thinking.
Ele se meteu na discussão sem pensar.