look around verb4 •To inspect a building or area.We're interested in buying this house. Can we look around tomorrow? •To search a place.I can't find my keys, so I'll look around. •To turn one's head to see what is behind oneself.He heard a voice and looked around to see a man wearing dark clothes. •To take note of the situation; to make oneself aware. formslooked around · looking around · looks around