Visiting: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when someone goes to see a person or place for a short period of time, often for social purposes or tourism.

• We are visiting Grandma this weekend.
• Many tourists are visiting the ancient ruins.

Refers to making a telephone call to someone, usually for communication purposes. Can also mean making a formal visit, usually in a professional context.

• He is calling his friend to discuss the plans.
• The doctor is calling on a house visit.

Specifically used when traveling around an area or country to see different places, especially as a tourist.

• They are touring Europe this summer.
• The guide is touring the group through the museum.

Informal way of saying you are planning to visit someone, often emphasizes the personal relationship or intention to meet physically.

• I'm going to see my friend tomorrow.
• She is going to see her parents during the holidays.

Used when someone goes to see a person or place for a period of time, generally as a planned activity.

• She is visiting her grandmother this weekend
• We enjoyed visiting the ancient ruins

Used when someone makes a formal or brief visit, often to see a person in a professional or official capacity.

• The manager will call on our department tomorrow
• She plans to call on her professor during office hours

Used when someone makes a visit intended to see and learn about a place, often as part of a planned itinerary.

• We went on a guided tour of the museum
• The band is on a tour across Europe

Used when someone makes an informal or spontaneous visit, usually for a short period of time.

• Feel free to drop by whenever you're in town
• I decided to drop by my friend's house after work