In person

adverb

By meeting with someone face-to-face rather than communicating through another way like phone or email.

I prefer to do business in person.
Visual representation of "in person" - By meeting with someone face-to-face rather than communicating through another way like phone or email.

Often appears as...

  • come in person
  • meet in person
adverb

Used to say that you go somewhere yourself, rather than sending someone else in your place.

The mayor himself came in person to thank us.
Visual representation of "in person" - Used to say that you go somewhere yourself, rather than sending someone else in your place.

Often appears as...

  • appear in person
  • visit in person
adverb

By meeting with someone face-to-face rather than communicating through another way like phone or email.

I prefer to do business in person.
Visual representation of "in person" - By meeting with someone face-to-face rather than communicating through another way like phone or email.

Often appears as...

  • come in person
  • meet in person
adverb

Used to say that you go somewhere yourself, rather than sending someone else in your place.

The mayor himself came in person to thank us.
Visual representation of "in person" - Used to say that you go somewhere yourself, rather than sending someone else in your place.

Often appears as...

  • appear in person
  • visit in person
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "in person"
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Human Connection

Use 'in person' to emphasize meeting someone with physical presence, often creating deeper relationships.

Illustration for Human Connection
After months of chatting, they finally met in person.
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Business Etiquette

'In person' meetings are considered more professional and serious in business contexts.

Illustration for Business Etiquette
We should discuss the contract in person.
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Digital Age

'In person' is often used to distinguish from digital communication which has become common.

Illustration for Digital Age
I'm tired of emails; let's talk in person.
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Human Connection

Use 'in person' to emphasize meeting someone with physical presence, often creating deeper relationships.

Illustration for Human Connection
After months of chatting, they finally met in person.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Business Etiquette

'In person' meetings are considered more professional and serious in business contexts.

Illustration for Business Etiquette
We should discuss the contract in person.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Digital Age

'In person' is often used to distinguish from digital communication which has become common.

Illustration for Digital Age
I'm tired of emails; let's talk in person.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Human Connection

Use 'in person' to emphasize meeting someone with physical presence, often creating deeper relationships.

Illustration for Human Connection
After months of chatting, they finally met in person.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Business Etiquette

'In person' meetings are considered more professional and serious in business contexts.

Illustration for Business Etiquette
We should discuss the contract in person.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Digital Age

'In person' is often used to distinguish from digital communication which has become common.

Illustration for Digital Age
I'm tired of emails; let's talk in person.
Visual representation of the word "In person"

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