As a Noun: 1. The act of turning your eyes in a particular direction so that you can see what is there. English = look, regard. 2. A period of time during which you look at something and pay attention to what is happening. English = observation. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To turn your eyes in a particular direction so that you can see what is there. English = look, look at. 2. To look at something for a period of time and to pay attention to what is happening. English = watch, observe. 3. [With stress] to look at something for a long time. English = stare.