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Definition visit in British English

visit noun

[countable] noun
/ˈvɪzɪt/

▪ brief, fleeting, flying, frequent, official, planned, recent, regular

▪ arrange, cancel, make, pay, plan, postpone, receive

1

an occasion when you visit a person or a place

Example

The children always enjoyed his visits.

Example

I've just come over on a visit.

Example

What did you see on your visit to India?

Example

I was surprised to receive a visit from an old friend.

Example

It's been a long time since I've paid my Gran a visit.

Synonyms and related words
visit round flying visit
1.1

an occasion when an important person such as a political leader or a public official visits a place

Example

The president arrived in Taiwan today for a three-day visit.

Example

The next day we received another visit from the police.

Synonyms and related words
visit round flying visit
1.2

an occasion when you visit someone such as a doctor or a lawyer, or when they visit you

Example

Few people enjoy a visit to the dentist.

Example

Most doctors no longer offer home visits.

Synonyms and related words
admit bedside manner be on call
2

an occasion when you spend time talking to someone

Synonyms and related words
a night out black tie blind date
Example

The president arrived in Taiwan today for a three-day visit.

Example

The next day we received another visit from the police.

Synonyms and related words
visit round flying visit
4

an occasion when someone looks at a particular page on the Internet

Synonyms and related words
ABEND access number account name
Definition visit in British English