Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pay-a-visit

Phrase
/peɪ ə ˈvɪzɪt/
Definition
To go and see someone briefly, often as a social gesture.
Examples
  • We decided to pay a visit to our neighbors to introduce ourselves.
  • She plans to pay a visit to her grandmother this weekend.
  • After the meeting, I will pay a visit to the office next door.
Meaning
The act of visiting someone for a short period of time, usually to socialize or check in on them.
Synonyms
  • drop by
  • stop by
  • call on
  • stop in