in public
In front of others or in a way that others can observe; publically, as opposed to privately. We can't meet in public—the paparazzi will see us together! Don't talk about his health issues in public.
in public
in a place or way so that other people can see or know about something. It's illegal to walk naked in public. John always tries to embarrass me whenever we're in public.
in public
Openly, open to public view or access. For example, They've never appeared together in public. [c. 1450] For an antonym, see in private.
in public
In such a way as to be visible to the scrutiny of the people: "A career is born in public—talent in privacy" (Marilyn Monroe).