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Definition
To visit someone who is at work.
colloquialworkpeople
How it's used
Originally used in the context of the entertainment industry, where friends or fans visit actors on a film set. It has since expanded to general use for visiting anyone at their workplace, though it still carries a sense of a friendly, social visit rather than a formal business meeting.
Examples
I will go to the film set to visit them at work tomorrow.
When are you free to come visit me at work?
Related words
Common phrases
go to visit someone at work
bring food when visiting someone at work
Common mistake
Do not use this for visiting someone at home or in a hospital, as it specifically implies the person being visited is currently on duty or working.
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Grammar guides
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