Meaning & Definition of word "Visiting"

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    Visiting

    /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

    noun:

    • 1. The action of going to see someone or something.
      • Example: Her visiting was a pleasant surprise for the family.
    • 2. An instance of a visit.
      • Example: We had a brief visiting from our old friends.

    verb:

    • 1. Present participle of visit; to go to see someone or something for a period of time.
      • Example: I am visiting my grandmother this weekend.
    • 2. To go to a place for a short time.
      • Example: They are visiting the museum while they are in town.
    • 3. To make an official or formal visit.
      • Example: The ambassador is visiting the country to discuss trade agreements.

    Etymology

    Middle English; from 'visiten', from Old French 'visiter', from Latin 'visitare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    visiting hours:

    specific times when visitors are allowed in a place such as a hospital or prison.

    visiting card:

    a card with one's name and contact information, used when visiting someone.

    visiting scholar:

    an academic who spends a period of time at an institution for research or teaching.

    Related Words

    visitor:

    a person who goes to see someone or a place.

    visit:

    the act of going to see someone or something.

    visitation:

    the act of visiting, often in a legal or formal context.

    Slang Meanings of visiting

    Meaning: to stop by someone's place casually.

    Example Sentence: I'm just visiting; I'll be out in a minute.

    Meaning: to check in with someone.

    Example Sentence: I'll visit you later if you're free.