look around
To look at the things near you or to walk through a place to see what's there.
Meanings
To turn and look in different directions to see what is near you or what is happening.
"She looked around nervously before knocking on the door."
To visit a place and examine it, walking through or touring it casually.
"We had an hour to look around the old cathedral before the tour bus left."
To search or explore generally for something, without a specific target.
"I'm just looking around for a new laptop — I haven't decided on a model yet."
Very common in everyday speech. Can be used literally (turning your head to see what is nearby) or in the context of visiting a place (looking around a museum, shop, or house). Common in retail contexts: 'Just looking around, thanks.'
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