English Expression · Intermediate
be there
To be available to provide comfort and support for someone, especially in a period of difficulty
Pronunciation: say be there
Meaning
To be available to provide comfort and support for someone, especially in a period of difficulty.
Example
Job interviews, site inspections, board meetings, client reviews, training sessions and conferences can be conducted online, but ultimately 'being there' matters.
Job interviews, site inspections, board meetings, client reviews, training sessions and conferences can be conducted online, but ultimately 'being there' matters.
Practice tips
- Practice be there out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.