been meaning ‘come’ or ‘gone’

Been is often used as a past participle of come and go.

• Granny has been to see us twice since Christmas.
• I haven’t been to the theatre for ages.
• Have you ever been to Northern Ireland?

Note that been is only used for completed visits. Compare:

• The electrician’s already been. (He has come and gone away again.)
  Megan’s come, so we can start work. (She has come and is still here.)
• I’ve been to London three times this week.
  ‘Where’s Lucy?’ ‘She’s gone to London.’

note

For be gone, (see here).