Look over | EWA Phasal Verbs Dictionary
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Look over

/lʊk ˈəʊvə/

B1

PreIntermediate

1. To examine or inspect something briefly or superficially.

  • She looked over the report before the meeting.
  • Can you look over my essay and tell me if it needs any changes?

2. To review something to find any obvious issues or errors.

  • The editor will look over the draft for any mistakes.
  • He looked over the contract before signing it.

3. To give someone a quick assessment or study.

  • The coach looked over her team’s performance and gave feedback.
  • Before the interview, she looked over the candidate's resume.

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