to cast about
Pronunciation
/kˈæst ɐbˈaʊt/
British pronunciation
/kˈast ɐbˈaʊt/
cast around

Definition & Meaning of "cast about"in English

to cast about
[phrase form: cast]
01

to search aimlessly or uncertainly, often in different directions

Intransitive
to cast about definition and meaning
example
Examples
Feeling lost in the forest, he began to cast about for any sign of a familiar landmark.
The sailor frequently casts about for land when navigating through dense fog.
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