in person

Thân thiện

I will meet with the client in person next week.

Definition

Adverb: In a direct, physical manner, without using an intermediary or representative. It implies being physically present at a location or event.

Usage

The phrase "in person" is used to emphasize that an action is done by someone's direct physical presence, rather than through communication methods like phone, email, video call, or via another person. It highlights the immediacy and authenticity of the interaction.

Examples

• You must collect the award in person; we cannot mail it.
• I've spoken to her on the phone, but I've never met her in person.
• The CEO will address the staff in person at the town hall meeting.
• It's better to apply for the visa in person at the embassy.

Advanced Usage

• "Appear in person": A formal or legal phrase meaning to be physically present at a required location, such as a court.
  • The defendant is required to appear in person for the hearing.
• "See/meet someone in person": To have a face-to-face encounter, often contrasting with knowing someone only through digital means.
  • Online friends are great, but it's important to meet in person sometimes.

Variants and Related Words

• Personally (adverb): Can be a synonym in some contexts, meaning "done by oneself, not through an agent." However, "personally" has broader meanings related to individual opinion or involvement (e.g., "I personally think...").
  • She will deliver the message personally.

Synonyms

• Personally
• Physically present
• Face-to-face
• Directly

Antonyms

• Remotely
• Virtually
• By proxy
• Indirectly

Related Phrases

• In the flesh: An informal idiom with a similar meaning to "in person," often expressing surprise or emphasis.
  • I couldn't believe it—there was the famous author, in the flesh!

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in the flesh; without involving anyone else
   • I went there personally
   • he appeared in person

Từ đồng nghĩa

• personally