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/ˈlʊk ʌp/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To search for and find specific information in a book, online or through inquiry.
- Please look up the definition of the word in the dictionary.
- I need to look up the train schedule for tomorrow.
- Before you go, look up their address on the website.
2. To visit someone after arriving in a place.
- When you get to New York, don't forget to look me up.
- She promised to look up her old friend during her trip to Paris.
- If you ever come to my city, be sure to look me up.
3. To improve, especially in terms of conditions or situations.
- After the long winter, the weather is finally starting to look up.
- Things are looking up for their business after the successful launch of their new product.
- His health has been looking up since he started the new treatment.
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