look in

Stop by quickly

To look in is to make a brief visit, usually to check on someone or something: I'll look in on the kids before we leave, The nurse looks in every few hours.

The phrase suggests a quick, informal stop rather than a planned or extended visit.

visit

stop by

Visit briefly

visit · come by · pass by · pay a visit · see · come over · stop over

inspect

examine

Study with attention

search · browse · explore · investigate · observe · review · scope out · check out

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duration of visit

look instay

Remain in position

move in · settle in · remain · take up residence · linger

direction of movement

look inlook out

Alert cry or sentry

leave · depart · step out · exit · look away

attention/engagement

look inignore

Refuse to notice

neglect · stay away · avoid · overlook · disregard

Family

looking

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G