phrasal verb

Look up

Rank #1261Letter LInseparable

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Consult a reference (search engine, dictionary, etc.) for a specific piece of information.

Meanings

  • Consult a reference (search engine, dictionary, etc.) for a specific piece of information. (separable [optional], International English)
  • Improve (intransitive, International English)
  • Find, trace an old friend (separable [optional], International English)

Examples

  • The police were LOOKING UP a tip from an informer.
  • We must LOOK UP this information immediately.
  • The committee decided to LOOK UP the recommendation.

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