in-person
Definition
- Adjective:
- Done or occurring with someone physically present: Refers to an event, meeting, or activity where the participants are together in the same physical location, as opposed to being remote or virtual.
- Involving direct personal contact or attendance: Describes an action carried out by being physically present in front of someone else.
Usage
- The adjective "in-person" is used to modify a noun, specifying that the noun involves physical presence. It is commonly hyphenated.
- It is often used in contrast to terms like "virtual," "online," or "remote."
Examples
- Adjective:
- The university is resuming in-person classes this fall.
- An in-person interview is required for the final stage of the hiring process.
- We haven't had an in-person team meeting in over a year.
Advanced Usage
- "in person" (adverbial phrase): When used as an adverbial phrase (without the hyphen), it means "by meeting someone physically." It modifies a verb.
- You need to collect the documents in person. (You must be physically present to collect them.)
- I'd like to thank you in person. (I want to thank you face-to-face.)
Variants and Related Words
- Face-to-face (adjective/adverb): Similar in meaning, describing direct personal interaction.
- We scheduled a face-to-face meeting.
- On-site (adjective/adverb): Happening or located at a particular place, especially a place of work or activity.
- On-site training is provided.
Synonyms
- Physical: Existing in a tangible form; involving bodily contact or presence.
- Live: (Of a performance or event) seen or heard as it happens, often implying the audience is present.
Antonyms
- Virtual: Carried out, accessed, or stored by means of a computer, especially over a network.
- Remote: Conducted over a distance, not in person.
- Online: Controlled by or connected to a computer or network.
Notes
- The hyphenated form "in-person" is primarily used as an adjective before a noun (e.g., ).
- The two-word adverbial phrase "in person" is used after a verb (e.g., ).
- This distinction is important for correct grammatical usage.
Adjective
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an appearance carried out personally in someone else's physical presence
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he carried out the negotiations in person
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a personal appearance is an appearance by a person in the flesh
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