look-in

[look-in]

noun

1. a brief glance.

2. a short visit.

3. Football.,  a quick pass play in which the ball is thrown to a receiver running a short diagonal pattern across the center of the field.

look-in

noun

1. a chance to be chosen, participate, etc

2. a short visit

verb

1. to pay a short visit

Word History and Origins

Origin of look-in¹

First recorded in 1840–50; noun use of verb phrase look in

Example Sentences

Artists hail from various ethnic groups and Nigeria's huge diaspora gets a look-in as well.

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Yormark said he pushed for a look-in on the new CFP deal after the 2027 season, where adjustments could be made to the CFP financial agreement.

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However, he barely got a look-in from there as O'Sullivan won the final three frames, helped by visits of 98 and 129.

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Plenty of actresses on the come-up might have chosen a walk around these streets — and maybe a look-in at a few of the fashion flagships — as an afternoon activity.

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In any case, says Lily, the fact her salary is topped up by universal credit means "letting agents don't give me a look-in, they want couples".

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