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Definition visit in British English

visit verb

verb
/ˈvɪzɪt/
1

to go and see someone and spend some time with them

Example

Lee wants to visit his mother in hospital.

Example

I visit my family every year at Christmas.

Example

We only use this room when friends come to visit.

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1.1

to go to a place for a short period of time

Example

The Pope has visited Venezuela once before.

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1.2

to go and see someone such as a doctor or lawyer for treatment or advice

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2

to use a website. This is used mainly in advertisements

Example

For more information, visit our website.

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3

to have a conversation with someone

Example

I didn't get a chance to visit with Mabel.

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Definition visit in British English