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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Mid–photo shoot, Jinx walks in on the girls and Margo is found out. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026 However, Park walks in on their discussion. — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026 The Privacy Tent even includes a simple zipper loop lock to make sure no one walks in on you. — New Atlas, 19 June 2026 Jefferson County deserves an assessor who walks in on day one knowing exactly what the job requires. — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 8 June 2026 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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