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tour

n. countable
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈtʊɹ// UK //tˈɔː// tour Archaic General-service

n. a journey where you visit several different places for pleasure or to learn something. You might go on one to see a city, or a band might go on one to play music in different towns.

n. a journey through a series of places, typically for sightseeing, performance, or inspection. Often implies a planned itinerary that returns to the starting point.


SIMPLE

We went on a guided tour of the museum.

CONTEXTUAL

The band is currently on a world tour to promote their latest album in twenty different countries.

COMPLEX

The general conducted a formal tour of the military installations to assess the readiness of the troops and the condition of the defensive fortifications along the border.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used with the verbs 'go on', 'take', or 'conduct'. Often takes the preposition 'of' to indicate the location being visited.

Pitfall

We made a tour of the cityWe took a tour of the cityLearners often use 'make' instead of the standard collocations 'take', 'go on', or 'do'.

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