look round
phrasal verb
looked round; looking round; looks round
Definition of look round
British
1
: to go through a place in order to see what is there : to explore a place
The kids looked round the shops while we unpacked.
2
: to search (for something)
I looked round for my keys but I couldn't find them anywhere. He is looking round for a new car.
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“Look round.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20round. Accessed 17 Jun. 2021.
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