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Definition shop around in British English

shop around phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

to go to several shops before you decide what particular thing to buy

Example

I'm shopping around for a new winter coat.

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1.1

to consider several possibilities before making a choice about something that you want

Example

I think Sue's shopping around for a new boyfriend.

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Definition shop around in British English