Look round Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫʊk/ /ˈɹaʊnd
LUUK ROWND
lˈʊk/ /ɹˈaʊnd
LUUK ROWND
Definition
To turn your head or move around to see what is near you, or to explore or inspect a place.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly British English; American equivalent is 'look around'. Used for physical spaces (rooms, shops, etc.) and sometimes for exploring options. Can mean both a quick glance or a detailed inspection; context decides.
Spanish: mirar alrededor - inspeccionarPortuguese (BR): olhar ao redor - inspecionarPortuguese (PT): olhar à volta - inspecionarChinese (Simplified): 四处看看 - 环顾Chinese (Traditional): 四處看看 - 環顧Hindi: चारों ओर देखना - निरीक्षण करनाArabic: ينظر حوله - يتفقدBengali: চারিদিক দেখা - ঘুরে দেখাRussian: осмотреться - оглядетьсяJapanese: 見回す - 見て回るVietnamese: nhìn quanh - xem xét xung quanhKorean: 둘러보다Turkish: etrafına bakmak - dolaşmakUrdu: ادھر ادھر دیکھنا - معائنہ کرناIndonesian: melihat-lihat - mengelilingi
Example Sentences
Please look round before you cross the street.
basic
She looked round the shop for a new dress.
basic
I want to look round before choosing a hotel.
basic
We looked round the house before we decided to rent it.
natural
Tourists love to look round the old city center.
natural
If you look round, you might find something interesting you missed.
natural