Look about Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To turn your head or eyes in different directions to see what is around you; to observe your surroundings.
Usage & Nuances
Slightly old-fashioned or literary in tone. Often used for physically scanning a place, sometimes for signs of something. Common with 'look about for' if searching. Less common in modern American English; in conversation, people might say 'look around' instead.
Example Sentences
He stopped to look about before crossing the road.
basic
She likes to look about when she visits new places.
basic
Please look about to make sure you haven't forgotten anything.
basic
He looked about for a place to sit, but the room was full.
natural
They arrived early and had time to look about before the concert started.
natural
You should look about if you're feeling lost in a new city.
natural