look up

Definitions

1. 1

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see look, up.

   • We stayed up late to look up at the stars.
2. 2

   To have better prospects.

   • Things started looking up after Jim moved back in with his parents.
3. 3

   To obtain, or seek to obtain, information about something.

   • "Why do you know about transgender stuff? Did you look it up because of me?" "Oh no. I find wanting to change forms totally normal. It never would've occurred to me."
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   1. 4

      To reconnect or meet with someone that one used to know.

      • Look me up next time you’re in town—if you can bring me some new ideas.

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