01 Phrasal verbs - Look Flashcards
plan for the future
[mirar hacia adelante, mirar al futuro, pensar en el futuro]
look ahead
Ex: Don’t spend all your money: You have to look ahead and save for your retirement.
feel excited about a future event; to anticipate
[tener ganas de]
look forward to
Ex: I really look forward to having this problem solved.
remember or think about the past
[recordar, mirar hacia atrás]
look back
Ex: Looking back on the previous year, I see that our company has achieved a 33 percent growth in business.
When the team looked back on the previous year, they found that the business grew by 33 percent.
research
[buscar, consultar]
look up
Ex: Use the internet to look up the company’s address and contact number.
investigate; examine
[examinar, estudiar, investigar]
look into
Ex: Investors should first look into the company’s business and finance operations before investing in its stocks.
highly respect; idolize
[admirar, respetar]
look up to
I look up to you because of your great people skills.
consider one to be of low value
[menospreciar]
look down on
Senior managers should not look down on employees who work under them.
expect something from somebody
[esperar, confiar]
look to
I have a problem with your product. Can I look to you to solve it for me?
watch
[observar, quedarse mirando]
look on
The team leader looked on as his team members prepared the presentation
visit for a short time
[visitar / echar un vistazo]
look in on
The employer looks in on the office every so often to make sure his employees are doing their jobs properly.
take care of somebody or something
[cuidar, estar atento, vigilar]
look after
Could you please look after my computer while I’m gone?
move away / keep away from danger
[tener cuidado, vigilar con]
look out
When you get inside the factory, look out for hazardous materials.
