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to look up
[phrase form: look]
01
to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.
Transitive: to look up information
Example
You can look up any unfamiliar term on the internet.
Wait a minute, I 'm looking up the address.
You should look up the word to improve your vocabulary.
02
to show signs of improvement
Intransitive
Example
With the new manager in place, the company 's prospects are looking up.
Things are finally looking up for me after a rough few months.
The economy is showing signs of recovery, and things are looking up for many people.
03
to visit someone, especially after a long period of not seeing them
Transitive: to look up sb
Example
It 's been too long since I 've looked up my old neighbor.
I 'd love to look up my family members who live in the area.
04
to raise one's eyes from something one is looking at downwards
Intransitive: to look up from sth
Example
He has looked up from his phone several times during the meeting.
He looks up from his book as I enter the room.
She looked up from her computer when I called her name.
Example
You can look up any unfamiliar term on the internet.
Wait a minute, I'm looking up the address.
You should look up the word to improve your vocabulary.
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