walk in on
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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Jefferson County deserves an assessor who walks in on day one knowing exactly what the job requires.
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
The finale concluded on an uncomfortable cliffhanger between Benny and Carmen, as the former walked in on the latter making out with his crush Miles (Rish Shah), leading to an unexpected confrontation in which Benny is accidentally outed to his sister.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 6 June 2026
Just like nobody walks in on day one performing at full capacity, AI needs feedback and training to reach its full potential.
—Robert Mallernee, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Mid–photo shoot, Jinx walks in on the girls and Margo is found out.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
The finale concluded on an uncomfortable cliffhanger between Benny and Carmen, as the former walked in on the latter making out with his crush Miles (Rish Shah), leading to an unexpected confrontation in which Benny is accidentally outed to his sister.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 6 June 2026
Just like nobody walks in on day one performing at full capacity, AI needs feedback and training to reach its full potential.
—Robert Mallernee, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Mid–photo shoot, Jinx walks in on the girls and Margo is found out.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Walk in on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walk%20in%20on. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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