I have found the below sentence in dictionary:
- The relentless sun beating down, our initially purposeful stride declines to a sporadic meander as we ascend the steps.

What "sporadic meander" means in this sentence.

Question

I have found the below sentence in dictionary:
 - The relentless sun beating down, our initially purposeful stride declines to a sporadic meander as we ascend the steps.

What "sporadic meander" means in this sentence.

Answer

It means they only walked slowly and occasionally