tour

tour [toor]

n.

[ME < MFr <OFr to(u)rn < tourner, to TURN]

1. a turn or shift of work; esp., a period of duty or military service at a single place: in full tour of duty

2. a long trip, as for sightseeing

3. any trip, as for inspection; round; circuit; specif., a trip, as by a theatrical company or speaker, to give performances, lectures, etc. at a number of cities

vi.

to go on a tour

vt.

1. to take a tour through

2. to take (a play, theatrical company, etc.) on a tour

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on tour

touring, as to give performances, lectures, etc.