be there

verb — 2 senses

be there

verb
1

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see be, there.

  • Job interviews, site inspections, board meetings, client reviews, training sessions and conferences can be conducted online, but ultimately 'being there' matters.2023 July 26, Jim Steer, “Where rail can win modal shift”, in RAIL, number 988, page 39:
2

Idiomatic To be available to provide comfort and support for someone, especially in a period of difficulty.

  • She knows that I'll always be there for her.
Related terms
been there, be there and be square, be there or be square

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