GoFluent - Business phrasal verbs with LOOK Flashcards
look ahead
plan for the future
Don’t spend all your money: You have to look ahead and save for your retirement.
[mirar al futuro/adelante]
look forward to
feel excited about a future event; to anticipate
I really look forward to having this problem solved.
[esperar]
look back
remember or think about the past
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.
[mirar atrás]
look up
research
Use the internet to look up the company’s address and contact number.
[buscar]
look into
investigate; examine
Investors should first look into the company’s business and finance operations before investing in its stocks.
[examinar]
look up to
highly respect; idolize
I look up to you because of your great people skills.
[admirar]
look down on
consider one to be of low value
Senior managers should not look down on employees who work under them.
[despreciar]
look to
expect something from somebody
I have a problem with your product. Can I look to you to solve it for me?
[esperar/confiar/tener expectativas]
look on
watch
The team leader looked on as his team members prepared the presentation.
[observar]
look in on
visit for a short time
The employer looks in on the office every so often to make sure his employees are doing their jobs properly.
[visitar]
look after
take care of somebody or something
Could you please look after my computer while I’m gone?
[cuidar]
look out
move away / keep away from danger
When you get inside the factory, look out for hazardous materials.
[tener cuidado / estar antento]
Relating to time
look ahead
look forward to
look back
Relating to discovery
look up
look into
Regarding people
look up to
look down on
look to
look in on
