To go on tour
Example: The band will go on tour across Europe next summer.
Definition
"To go on tour" means to travel to various locations, usually as a musician or performer, to give concerts or shows. It involves a series of scheduled appearances in different cities or countries, often to promote an album or engage with fans.
Etymology
The phrase "to go on tour" originates from the word 'tour,' which comes from the Old French 'tour,' meaning a turn or circuit, derived from the Latin 'tornare,' meaning to turn on a lathe. The concept evolved to describe traveling performers making rounds or circuits to entertain audiences.
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"To go on tour" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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