Example: I prefer to meet my teacher in person after class.
Definition
"In person" means being physically present at a location rather than communicating virtually or through intermediaries. It describes a situation where someone meets or interacts face-to-face, as in "I prefer to meet my teacher in person after class."
Translations
en persona
persoonlijk
en persona
en personne
persönlich
Etymology
The phrase "in person" comes from Latin origins, where 'persona' referred to a mask worn by actors and later came to mean an individual human being. Over time, "in person" evolved to emphasize physical presence and direct interaction, distinguishing it from remote or indirect contact. Did you know this phrase highlights the importance of actual presence compared to other forms of communication?
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"In person" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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