see around

see around
phrasal verb [transitive]
Word forms "see around":
present tense I/you/we/they see around he/she/it sees around present participle seeing around past tense saw around past participle seen around
1)
a) see someone around to notice someone often in places that you go to regularly

I've never actually met her, but I've seen her around.

b) see you around
spoken used for saying goodbye to someone when you are not sure when you will meet them again
2) see around or see round British
see around something British to examine a place by walking around it

What a beautiful house! I'd love to see around it.


English dictionary. 2014.

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