Show round

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verb

To guide someone around a place or area, usually for them to understand or get familiar with it.

When I arrived at the new office, my colleague offered to show me round.
Visual representation of "show round" - To guide someone around a place or area, usually for them to understand or get familiar with it.

Often appears as...

  • show someone round
  • show round a place
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Visual representation of "show round"
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Hosting Courtesy

Often used in social or workplace contexts to indicate politeness and hospitality.

Illustration for Hosting Courtesy
Welcome to our home! Let me show you round.
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First-time Orientation

Commonly applies when introducing someone to unfamiliar surroundings, like on their first day.

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On her first day, she was shown round the school.
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Invitation Implied

Using 'show round' indicates offering a tour, suggesting voluntary action rather than obligation.

Illustration for Invitation Implied
If you have time, I can show you round the campus.
Visual representation of the word "Show round"

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