visiting the toilet
noun phraseUK /ˈvɪz.ɪ.tɪŋ ðə ˈtɔɪ.lət/
US /ˈvɪz.ɪ.tɪŋ ðə ˈtɔɪ.lət/
Going to the bathroom to use the toilet.
He excused himself for a moment of visiting the toilet before dinner.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Making a short trip to check or clean a toilet facility.
The caretaker's morning round includes visiting the toilet blocks on each floor.
3. A polite way of saying someone needs a bathroom break.
The teacher allowed visiting the toilet during the test for emergencies only.
4. The act of going to a specific toilet, such as a public one.
Tourists were advised about visiting the toilet at the station before boarding.