Look in

verb

To visit someone for a short time.

My friends look in on me from time to time when I'm feeling unwell
Visual representation of "look in" - to visit someone for a short time

Often appears as...

  • look in on
  • look in to
verb

To make a short visit somewhere.

I'll look in at the shop on my way home
Visual representation of "look in" - to make a short visit somewhere

Often appears as...

  • look in on
  • look in at
verb

To peek or glance inside something.

She looked in the bag to see what was inside
Visual representation of "look in" - to peek or glance inside something

Often appears as...

  • look in the bag
  • look in the box
verb

To investigate or inspect something.

The police will look into the matter
Visual representation of "look in" - to investigate or inspect something

Often appears as...

  • look in to
  • look into the matter
verb

To visit someone for a short time.

My friends look in on me from time to time when I'm feeling unwell
Visual representation of "look in" - to visit someone for a short time

Often appears as...

  • look in on
  • look in to
verb

To make a short visit somewhere.

I'll look in at the shop on my way home
Visual representation of "look in" - to make a short visit somewhere

Often appears as...

  • look in on
  • look in at
verb

To peek or glance inside something.

She looked in the bag to see what was inside
Visual representation of "look in" - to peek or glance inside something

Often appears as...

  • look in the bag
  • look in the box
verb

To investigate or inspect something.

The police will look into the matter
Visual representation of "look in" - to investigate or inspect something

Often appears as...

  • look in to
  • look into the matter
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Visual representation of "look in"
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Short Support Visits

Use 'look in on' when visiting someone briefly to check if they're alright.

Illustration for Short Support Visits
I'll look in on grandma after work.
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Social Check-ups

'Look in on' suggests a friendly or concerned visit to a person.

Illustration for Social Check-ups
Can you look in on Dave since his surgery?
LampPro Tip 1/2

Short Support Visits

Use 'look in on' when visiting someone briefly to check if they're alright.

Illustration for Short Support Visits
I'll look in on grandma after work.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Social Check-ups

'Look in on' suggests a friendly or concerned visit to a person.

Illustration for Social Check-ups
Can you look in on Dave since his surgery?
LampPro Tip 1/2

Short Support Visits

Use 'look in on' when visiting someone briefly to check if they're alright.

Illustration for Short Support Visits
I'll look in on grandma after work.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Social Check-ups

'Look in on' suggests a friendly or concerned visit to a person.

Illustration for Social Check-ups
Can you look in on Dave since his surgery?
Visual representation of the word "Look in"

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