B1adjectivetechnology
US/ˈvɜːr.tʃu.əl/
UK/ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl/
made or happening on a computer or online, not in the real world; also almost complete
In context
We held a virtual meeting because half the team was working from home.
The museum offers a virtual tour so you can visit from your sofa.
Traffic in the city center came to a virtual standstill after the storm.
Words that go with virtual
adjective + noun
- virtual realityVirtual reality headsets are now used to train pilots.
- virtual meetingThe virtual meeting starts at nine, so check your camera.
- virtual tourYou can take a virtual tour of the apartment before renting it.
- virtual assistantI asked my virtual assistant to set an alarm for six.
- virtual worldSome teenagers spend more time in a virtual world than with friends.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is my virtual friend on the internet.Correct: He is my online friend.