glance round
Frequency: 5.51.9 per million words
to look around in different directions
Categories:
Examples (10)
- She glanced round the crowded café for a free seat.
- I glanced round to make sure no one was listening.
- He glances round nervously whenever the door creaks.
- They glanced round the lab, impressed by the new equipment.
- Without turning fully, she kept glancing round during the meeting.
- At the sound of sirens, we all glanced round at once.
- The security guard glanced round the lobby before locking up.
- If you’re unsure where to queue, just glance round for the signs.
- She paused, glanced round, and lowered her voice.
- Tourists were glancing round in awe as the lights came on.