walk in on

phrasal verb

walked in on; walking in on; walks in on
: to enter a room and interrupt (someone or something)
He walked in on me when I was getting dressed.
She walked in on the meeting.

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The two women first met when Sophie walked in on Margo in the bathroom, digging through the cabinet looking for a menstrual pad. Melissa Locker, Time, 23 July 2025 According to authorities, the couple is believed to have walked in on the suspect inside their home, where a confrontation turned deadly. Becca Longmire, People.com, 22 July 2025 When a patron walked in on a recent afternoon, Deutsch instantly greeted the familiar face. Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 After her mom walked in on her stepfather abusing the girl in 2008, her mother took her to the Rutherford County Sheriff's office. Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for walk in on

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“Walk in on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walk%20in%20on. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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