Look round Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Physical Reaction Indicates a reflexive, often sudden action to stimuli like sounds or movements. When the door slammed, we all looked round. Pro Tip 2/3Curiosity Trigger Expresses the act of seeking the source of something that caught one's attention. She heard her name and looked round. Pro Tip 3/3Visual Scanning Used when someone wants to quickly assess or observe their surroundings. He looked round the room for familiar faces.