look over
The phrase "look over" generally involves a quick review, inspection, or supervision of something or someone.
Definition
B2General
(common)To quickly examine or inspect something in a superficial manner.
Example
- She decided to look over the documents before the meeting.
- He looked over the menu before making his choice.
B2Academic
(common)To review or proofread text to check for errors or accuracy.
Example
- Can you look over my essay for any grammatical mistakes?
- The editor looked over the article before publication.
B2Supervision
(common)To supervise or keep an eye on someone or something.
Example
- She asked her neighbor to look over the house while she was on vacation.
- He looked over the children playing in the yard.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "look over":
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