physical presence

Definitions

The state of being physically located in a specific place at a particular time.

The tangible, bodily existence of a person in a given environment, as opposed to virtual or remote participation.

Examples

The professor's physical presence in the classroom commanded the immediate attention of all the students.

While video calls are convenient, they cannot fully replace the impact of a person's physical presence during a negotiation.

Synonyms

bodily presence tangible existence actual attendance corporeal being in-person appearance

Antonyms

absence non-attendance virtual presence remoteness intangibility