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 physically see your own reflection in a mirror.

• He looked in the mirror to check his tie.
• She looked in the mirror and smiled.

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.

Having only a small amount of power remaining in a device's battery.

• A low battery warning appeared just as I started the call.
• My phone has low battery.

To decide between two or more options.

• You have to make a choice between the two universities.
• It's hard to make a choice when you like both.

To produce a loud or unpleasant sound.

• Please don't make a noise while I'm sleeping.
• The old pipes make a strange noise at night.

To call someone on the phone.

• I need to make a quick phone call.
• She made several phone calls this morning.