| Locuțiuni verbale |
WordReference English-Romanian Dictionary © 2026:
| look after [sb] vtr phrasal insep | UK (child: be guardian) | a avea grijă de cineva loc.vb. |
| | Who will look after the children while we're away? |
| look after [sth] vtr phrasal insep | UK (pet, plant: tend) | a avea grijă de loc.vb. |
| | Will you look after my fish while I'm away? |
| look after [sth] vtr phrasal insep | UK (concern yourself) | a-și urmări interesul expr.vb. |
| | He's looking after his own interests, as usual. |
| look ahead vi phrasal | (see what is in front) | a privi în față vb.intranz. |
| | | a se uita înainte vb.reflex. |
| | When you are the driver, it's best to look ahead on the road. |
| look ahead vi phrasal | figurative (think of the future) | a se gândi la viitor expr. |
| | | a face planuri de viitor expr. |
| | The company is looking ahead to the future and hopes to expand its business. |
look around for [sb/sth],
also UK: look round for [sb/sth],
look about for [sb/sth] vi phrasal + prep | (seek in surrounding area) | a se uita în jurul său după ceva loc.vb. |
| | | a căuta ceva în jurul său loc.vb. |
| | I misplaced my keys, so I'll have to look around for them. |
| look back vi phrasal | (look behind) | a se uita în spate, a se uita în urmă loc.vb. |
| | "Don't look back. Whatever's chasing you might be gaining on you." - Satchel Paige |
| look back vi phrasal | figurative (reminisce) | a privi în trecut loc.vb. |
| | | a-și aminti vb.reflex. |
| | When I look back, I wish I could live the days of my youth again. |
| look back vi phrasal | figurative (dwell on the past) | a privi în trecut loc.vb. |
| | Rather than look back, I must remind myself to look towards the future to better days. |
| look beyond [sth] vtr phrasal insep | figurative (consider more than) | a privi dincolo de loc.vb. |
| | Look beyond his looks; consider his personality. |
| look down vi phrasal | (lower one's gaze) | a se uita în jos loc.vb. |
| | (de sus în jos) | a parcurge cu privirea vb.tranz. |
| | Gary looked down in shame as the teacher told him off. |
look down on [sth],
look down upon [sth] vtr phrasal insep | figurative (consider inferior) (figurat) | a se uita de sus loc.vb. |
| | | a trata cu superioritate expr.vb. |
| | These were rich girls who looked down on cheap clothes. |
| look forward to [sth] vtr phrasal insep | (await [sth] with excitement) | a aștepta cu nerăbdare să expr.vb. |
| | We look forward to our summer holiday every year. |
| look forward to [sth] vtr phrasal insep | (long for [sth]) | a aștepta cu nerăbdare să expr.vb. |
| | I look forward to the day when I can afford to retire. |
| look in vi phrasal | informal (visit for short time) | a trece pe la cineva expr.vb. |
| | Fiona said she would look in to see if everything was OK. |
| look in on [sb/sth] vi phrasal + prep | (visit or check in passing) | a vizita vb.tranz. |
| | | a trece să vadă loc.vb. |
| | While I'm in town I should look in on my parents. |
| | Please look in on the baby and make sure she's tucked in. |
| look into [sth] vtr phrasal insep | (try to find) | a examina vb.tranz. |
| | | a analiza vb.tranz. |
| | | a cerceta vb.tranz. |
| | We are looking into ways of increasing our effectiveness. |
| look into [sth] vtr phrasal insep | informal (investigate) | a examina vb.tranz. |
| | | a investiga vb.tranz. |
| | The detective looked into the murder. |
| | We have received your complaint, and we will look into it. |
| look off vi phrasal | (gaze into the distance) | a privi în depărtare expr.vb. |
| | The fisherman looked off towards the horizon. |
| look on vi phrasal | (watch) | a observa vb.tranz. |
| | While my father taught me to swim, my mother looked on from the shore. |
look on [sb] as [sth],
look upon [sb] as [sth] vtr phrasal insep | (regard, consider: as) | a considera vb.tranz. |
| | (o persoană) | a trata vb.tranz. |
| | I always looked upon him as a brother. |
| Look out! vi phrasal | (be careful!) | a fi atent loc.vb. |
| | | a avea grijă loc.vb. |
| | Look out, an earthquake just started! |
| look out vi phrasal | (observe from indoors) | a se uita pe fereastră expr. |
| | If you look out from the window, you can see the ocean. |
| look out for [sth/sb] vtr phrasal insep | (stay vigilant) | a fi atent la loc.vb. |
| | | a fi cu grijă la expr. |
| | You must look out for snakes when walking in these hills. |
| look out for [sb] vtr phrasal insep | informal (person: take care of) | a avea grijă de loc.vb. |
| | | a ocroti, a proteja vb.tranz. |
| | Jimmy's brothers have looked out for him since their parents died. |
| look up vi phrasal | (lift your gaze) | a se uita în sus loc.vb. |
| | If you want to feel tiny, look up and see the stars at night. |
| look [sth/sb] up vtr phrasal sep | (seek information) (informații) | a căuta vb.tranz. |
| | | a cerceta vb.tranz. |
| | If you don't know who Ada Lovelace was, look her up online. |
| look [sb] up vtr phrasal sep | informal (try to contact) | a contacta vb.tranz. |
| | | a lua legătura cu loc.vb. |
| | Look me up the next time you're in town. |
| look up vi phrasal | figurative, informal (situation: improve) | a se îmbunătăți vb.pron. |
| | | a arăta mai bine expr.vb. |
| | I've been through a tough time this past year, but things are starting to look up. |
| look upon [sth/sb] vtr phrasal insep | (regard, consider: as) | a considera că, a crede că vb.tranz. |
| | | a fi de părere că expr. |
| | I look upon television as a bad influence. |
| look upon [sth/sb] vtr phrasal sep | literary (gaze at, take in) | a privi vb.intranz. |
| | | a se uita la vb.reflex. |
| | | a-și odihni privirea pe expr. |
| | The sculptor looked upon his latest creation with pride. |
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WordReference English-Romanian Dictionary © 2026:
| angry look n | (facial expression of anger) | privire furioasă |
| | Olivia gave her husband an angry look. |
| a closer look n | (more thorough examination) | privire mai atentă expr. |
| | The scientist placed the specimen under her microscope for a closer look. |
| a closer look at [sth] n | (more thorough examination) | o privire mai atentă la expr. |
| | This documentary gives a closer look at the lives of a rainforest people. |
| dirty look n | informal (face: resentful expression) | privire obscenă |
| | | privire răutăcioasă |
| | He gave her a dirty look when she testified against him. |
| have a look vi | (look at or inspect [sth]) | a arunca o privire loc.vb. |
| | I think you should ask the doctor to have a look at it. |
| have a look at [sth/sb] v expr | (examine, inspect) (medicină) | a examina vb.tranz. |
| | Let the doctor have a look at your rash. |
| have the look of vtr | (look like, look as though) | a arăta ca vb.intranz. |
| | You have the look of a woman in love! |
look a picture,
be a picture v expr | figurative (attractive sight) | frumusețe s.f. |
| | | minune s.f. |
| | She looked a picture on her wedding day. |
| | Era o frumusețe în rochia de mireasă. |
| | Era o minune în rochia de mireasă. |
| look after vtr | (take care of) | a avea grijă de loc.vb. |
| | She stayed at home to look after the children. |
| look alike vi | (resemble each other) | a semăna cu vb.intranz. |
| | Adam and his brother look very alike, don't you think? |
look around,
also UK: look round,
look about vi + adv | (seek [sth] in surrounding area) | a căuta vb.tranz. |
| | I've been looking around everywhere, but I can't find my reading glasses. |
look around [sth],
also UK: look round [sth] vi + prep | (inspect) | a inspecta vb.tranz. |
| | | a examina vb.tranz. |
| | Safety inspectors will be looking around the factory today. |
look around,
also UK: look round vi + prep | (browse) | a da ture prin loc.vb. |
| | | a-și clăti ochii loc.vb. |
| | Sarah spent the afternoon looking around the local shops. |
look askance at [sb/sth],
look at [sb/sth] askance v expr | (glance sidelong) | a privi cu coada ochiului expr.vb. |
| | | a privi pieziș, a privi chiorâș loc.vb. |
look askance at [sb/sth],
look at [sb/sth] askance v expr | figurative (regard with disapproval, suspicion) (din priviri) | a dezaproba vb.tranz. |
| | | a nu fi de acord cu loc.vb. |
| | Fancy restaurants look askance at shorts and sneakers. |
| look at the bigger picture v expr | figurative (consider [sth] in its wider context) | a privi imaginea de ansamblu, a privi în perspectivă expr.vb. |
| | Revising for your exams is boring, but look at the bigger picture: with good grades, you'll be able to choose your path in life. |
| look away vi | (avert one's eyes) | a se uita în altă parte loc.vb. |
| | The little boy knew he was in trouble and when the teacher looked at him he had to look away. |
| look back on vtr | (reminisce about) | a privi în urmă la loc.vb. |
| | I look back on my years in school and smile. |
| look beautiful v expr | (be attractively dressed) | a arăta frumos loc.vb. |
| | Darling, you look beautiful tonight. |
| look before you leap interj | figurative (be aware of the risks involved in [sth]) | Ai grijă pe unde calci! expr. |
| | | Asigură-te că știi ce faci! expr. |
| | Thinking of investing in a new business? Look before you leap! |
| look carefully at [sth] vtr | (examine closely) | a se uita cu atenție la loc.vb. |
| | | a examina amănunțit expr.vb. |
| | One should always look carefully at a document before signing it. |
| look closely at [sth] v expr | (examine [sth]) | a examina îndeaproape loc.vb. |
| | She looked closely at the gravestone and could just make out the faded inscription. |
| look down on vtr | literal (observe from high up) | a se uita de sus la ceva vb.reflex. |
| | From our hotel room we could look down on the square. |
| look down on vtr | figurative (consider oneself superior to) (figurat) | a se uita de sus la cineva loc.vb. |
| | It is wrong to look down on people less fortunate than yourself. |
| look everywhere vi + adv | (search in many places) | a căuta peste tot loc.vb. |
| | We looked everywhere but we couldn't find it. |
| look foolish v expr | (appear silly) | a arăta ridicol loc.vb. |
| | He tried to sing a song at the karaoke bar while drunk and ended up looking foolish. |
| | Sally looked foolish when she fell down the stairs. |
| look for vtr | (search for, seek) | a căuta vb.tranz. |
| | Some people look for love on the internet. |
| look forward vi | (look straight ahead) | a privi înainte expr. |
| | We look forward to seeing you on Christmas Day. |
| look fun vi + adj | informal (appear enjoyable) | a părea amuzant expr. |
| | That looks fun. May I join in? |
| look good vi | (have an attractive appearance) | a arăta bine loc.vb. |
| | She would look good if she smiled. |
| look good vi | (seem appealing) | a arăta bine loc.vb. |
| | Those waves look good for surfers. |
| look good vi + adj | (seem to be going well) | a arăta bine expr.vb. |
| | The project isn't finished yet, but it's looking good. |
look in [sth],
look into [sth] vi + prep | (see inside [sth]) | a se uita în vb.reflex. |
| | Frank looked in the fridge to see if there was any milk. |
| | Frank s-a uitat în frigider ca să vadă dacă mai era lapte. |
| look [sb] in the eye v expr | (look directly at) | a privi în ochi expr. |
| | | a se uita fix la loc.vb. |
| look [sb] in the eye v expr | (not feel ashamed) | a privi drept în ochi expr. |
| | | a se uita în ochii cuiva expr. |
| | Can you look me in the eye and tell me you didn't cheat on the test? |
| look into the future v expr | figurative (make predictions) | a privi în viitor loc.vb. |
| | The fortune teller claimed she could look into the future. |
| look like [sb/sth] vi + prep | (resemble) | a arăta ca, a semăna cu vb.intranz. |
| | This table looks like the one we have at home. |
| | Lucy looks like her aunt. |
| look like vi + prep | informal (appear that) | a părea vb.intranz. |
| | It looks like we'll have to cancel our holiday. |
| look like [sth] vi + prep | informal (indicate) | a părea vb.intranz. |
| | (ploaie, furtună etc.) | a anunța vb.tranz. |
| | It's beginning to look like rain. |
| look of disapproval n | (frown, scowl) | privire critică, dezaprobatoare s.f. |
| | His attempts to make the audience laugh at his crude jokes were met with looks of disapproval. |
look on [sth],
look out on [sth] vi + prep | (have a view) | a fi orientat spre vb.intranz. |
| | | a avea vedere la loc.vb. |
| | The window looks on the meadow. |
look on the bright side,
look on the bright side of things v expr | informal (consider positive aspects) | a vedea partea bună a lucrurilor expr.vb. |
| | If you always look on the bright side, you will be a much happier person. |
| Look on the bright side interj | informal (consider positive aspects) | Ia partea bună a lucrurilor! expr. |
| | | a vedea partea plină a paharului expr. |
| | Look on the bright side: if you have nothing, you've got nothing to lose! |
| look [sb] over vtr + adv | (examine quickly) | a trece în revistă loc.vb. |
| | | a consulta rapid vb.tranz. |
| | The doctor looked Fred over and could find no evidence of broken bones. |
look over [sth],
look [sth] over vtr + adv | (inspect thoroughly) | a inspecta vb.tranz. |
| | | a examina vb.tranz. |
| | The inspector looked over the restaurant for code violations. |
| look past vtr | (disregard, not be distracted by) | a privi dincolo de expr. |
| | It was difficult to look past the unsightly mole on his face. |
| Look sharp! interj | UK, figurative, slang (hurry) | Grăbește-te! interj. |
| | | Mișcă!, Bagă viteză! interj. |
| | Look sharp! I want to get there on time. |
| look sharp vi + adj | figurative, informal (be stylish) | a arăta elegant expr. |
| | | a fi la patru ace expr. |
| | Everyone looked sharp at the awards ceremony. |
| look silly vi | (appear foolish) | a fi ridicol, a arăta penibil expr. |
| | Take off that outrageous hat. You look silly! |
| look the other way v expr | (look in the opposite direction) | a se uita în cealaltă parte expr. |
| | Don't just look to your right when you cross the street; look the other way as well. |
| look the other way v expr | figurative (ignore [sth] bad) | a se face că plouă, a se face că nu bagă de seamă expr. |
| | That judge looks the other way when members of his own staff commit minor crimes. |
look through,
look-through vtr | literal (observe via: [sth] transparent) | a privi prin vb.intranz. |
| Notă: hyphen used when term is an adj before a noun |
| | You can see the individual cells if you look through the microscope. |
look through,
look-through vtr | figurative (appear not to see, be oblivious to) | a privi prin vb.intranz. |
| | I said hello but he looked right through me. |
look through,
look-through vtr | (search or survey a collection of [sth]) | a căuta prin vb.tranz. |
| | Can I look through those old clothes before you throw them out in case there is something I like? |
| look to [sb] vi + prep | (turn to [sb]) | a se uita înspre vb.reflex. |
| | | a privi la vb.intranz. |
| | Unsure what to do, Sue looked to Mark, who was seated to her left. |
| look to [sb] for [sth] v expr | (turn for guidance) | a se bizui vb.reflex. |
| | | a conta vb.tranz. |
| | Children look to their parents for guidance. |
| look to do [sth] v expr | informal (intend, seek) | a dori, a vrea vb.tranz. |
| | | a intenționa să vb.tranz. |
| | I'm not looking to buy a set of encyclopedias right now. |
| look to be v expr | (appear) | a spera să fie loc.vb. |
| | | a-și dori să devină loc.vb. |
| | That couch looks to be about 50 years old. |
| look up vtr | (search for in reference work) (cuvânt în dicționar) | a căuta vb.tranz. |
| | I need to look up this word in the dictionary. |
| look up to vtr | (admire, esteem) | a privi cu admirație loc.vb. |
| | Ideally, children should look up to their parents. |
| look! interj | (used for drawing attention) | uite! exclm. |
| | Look! I think it's a UFO! |
lookalike,
look-alike n | (person who resembles [sb] else) | sosie s.f. |
| | | copie fidelă s.f. |
| | Is that the real Obama or is it a lookalike? |
lookalike,
look-alike n as adj | (resembling [sb] else) | perfect asemănător loc.adj. |
| | | leit adj. |
| | I'm always mixing up James and his lookalike brother. |
| make look skinny vtr | (give [sb] the appearance of being thin) (haine) | a face să pară slab loc.vb. |
| | She wears tight black dresses to make herself look skinny. |
| new look n | (restyled appearance) | nou aspect s.n. |
| | The pop star's new look was ridiculed by critics and fans alike. |
| not look back vi | literal (not glance behind) | a nu privi înapoi loc.vb. |
| not look back v expr | figurative (not dwell on the past) | a nu trăi în trecut vb.intranz. |
| not look like vtr | (bear no resemblance to) | a nu semăna cu vb.intranz. |
| | The beautiful girl does not look like the ugly witch. |
| not look like v expr | informal (not appear that) | a nu părea să vb.intranz. |
| | | a nu da semne că loc.vb. |
| | Well, Robert's over an hour late; it doesn't look like he's going to come after all. |