Phrases & Expressions

To take care of someone or something, ensuring their safety and well-being.

• She looks after her little brother.
• Can you look after my plants while I'm away?

To turn your head to see what is around you.

• When he heard his name, he looked around to see who was calling.
• She looked around carefully before crossing.

To turn your head to see something behind you.

• She looked back and waved goodbye.
• He walked away without looking back.

To be careful and watch for danger.

• Look out! There's a car coming.
• Look out for pickpockets in the market.

To search for information in a book, on a computer or online.

• I looked up the word in the dictionary.
• You can look up the train times online.

To arrange to see someone somewhere at a set time.

• Let's meet up after work.
• We're meeting up with friends tonight.

To arrange for food from a restaurant to be delivered to your home.

• Let's order in tonight.
• We ordered in Chinese.

To indicate the position or direction of something using your finger.

• He pointed at the sky.
• Don't point at people.

To return something to its proper place.

• Put away your toys before dinner.
• She put the dishes away in the cupboard.

To place something on a surface, or stop holding it.

• Put down your bag and relax.
• She put the phone down and looked at me.