Look about - phrasal verb meaning

[arnasarutis21]

Hello, I need some native speakers help. I tried to use thefreedictionary.com and look up "look about" meaning, but unfortunately I didin't find it. So my request is please explain me "look about" meaning. Thanks in advance. I LOVE English so much Besides, I forgot to say HIGH FIVE!

 

[emsr2d2]

Hello, I need some native speakers help. I tried to use thefreedictionary.com and look up "look about" meaning, but unfortunately I didin't find it. So my request is please explain me "look about" meaning. Thanks in advance. I LOVE English so much Besides, I forgot to say HIGH FIVE!

Did you see it somewhere? If so, please post the whole sentence. It might not have been a phrasal verb.

He looked about to see if he could find her. (Here, it's a phrasal verb.)
He looked about twelve. (Here, it's not a phrasal verb.