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tour

/tɔː(ɹ)/

A tour implies a structured cycle of movement rather than a linear trip from point A to point B. It suggests a curated experience where the primary goal is observation, exploration, or performance across multiple locations. In a leisure context, it carries a sense of discovery and guidance. Unlike a "vacation," which emphasizes relaxation, a tour emphasizes the itinerary and the act of visiting specific sites. In professional contextssuch as music or theaterit describes a repetitive circuit. The focus here is on bringing a product or performance to various audiences, shifting the nuance from exploration to distribution.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Sarah is hiding in the breakroom to avoid David.
David Smith

Quick pivot: we're doing a site tour for the investors at 3. Be there.

David Smith
Sarah
Sarah

I'm swamped. Can't you just wing it?

💡
David uses corporate jargon ('quick pivot') to abruptly change plans. Sarah uses the idiom 'swamped' to indicate she is overwhelmed with work and 'wing it' to suggest he improvise without her help.

Meanings

noun

A journey for pleasure in which several different places are visited.

"They went on a guided tour of the museum."

verb (transitive)

To visit a place or a series of places as part of a journey.

"The band will tour Europe this summer."

verb (intransitive)

To travel around an area, especially for work or performance.

"She spent three years touring with the opera company."

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