look up information

Meaning

This phrase means to search for specific facts, data, or details in a reference source, such as a database, the internet, or a document. It is commonly used in professional settings when someone needs to find answers or verify details before making a decision. The tone is neutral, practical, and highly common in daily office communication.

Examples

• Can you look up information on our competitor's pricing strategy?

  Can you look up information on our competitor's pricing strategy?

• I need to look up information regarding the new tax regulations before we file.

  I need to look up information regarding the new tax regulations before we file.

• She spent the afternoon looking up information for the upcoming market research report.

  She spent the afternoon looking up information for the upcoming market research report.

• If you don't know the client's address, just look up information in our CRM.

  If you don't know the client's address, just look up information in our CRM.

• He promised to look up information about the software update and get back to us.

  He promised to look up information about the software update and get back to us.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I need to look up for information about the client.

  ✓ I need to look up information about the client.

  Do not use 'for' after 'look up' when it is directly followed by the noun 'information'. 'Look up' already functions as the action of searching for something.

• ✗ Please look down the information in the database.

  ✓ Please look up the information in the database.

  The correct phrasal verb for searching or referencing data is 'look up'. 'Look down' is not used in this context.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Before the meeting, make sure to ___ about the client's past purchases.

  💡 search for facts

  Show answer

  look up information

• I'll ___ on the shipping costs and email you the quote.

  💡 find out details

  Show answer

  look up information