Look in on Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
LUUK IN on
lˈʊk/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈɒn
LUUK IN on
Definition
To visit someone briefly, usually to check how they are or to see if they need anything.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and friendly; often used for checking on someone who may need support, like a neighbor or relative. Not used for detailed or long visits. Common in 'look in on someone'.
Spanish: visitar (a alguien brevemente) - pasar a verPortuguese (BR): dar uma passada para ver - visitar rapidamentePortuguese (PT): ir ver - visitar rapidamenteChinese (Simplified): 顺便看望 - 探望一下Chinese (Traditional): 順便看望 - 探望一下Hindi: हालचाल लेना - मिलने जानाArabic: يطمئن على - يزور سريعاًBengali: খোঁজ নিতে আসা - দেখতে আসাRussian: заглянуть к - навестить ненадолгоJapanese: ちょっと様子を見に行くVietnamese: ghé thăm - ghé quaKorean: 잠깐 들르다 - 안부를 보다Turkish: uğramak - kısa ziyaret etmekUrdu: حال پوچھنے جانا - مختصر ملنے جاناIndonesian: menjenguk - mampir menjenguk
Example Sentences
I'll look in on grandma after work.
basic
Can you look in on my cat while I'm away?
basic
She often looks in on her elderly neighbor.
basic
I promised to look in on Jake since he's been sick.
natural
If you're near the hospital, could you look in on Dad for a minute?
natural
She's busy but tries to look in on her parents every weekend.
natural