look for something—
1. try to find smth.:
- Wilkins was in charge of the Canadian search section which was looking for the lost Soviet Polar Expedition.
2. hope to get smth.:
- He is looking for support to put together a group so as to fully recreate the ritual dance and music.
look out for something—
1. be on guard for smth., especially smth. dangerous:
- Residents are being asked to be more vigilant in looking out for possible terrorist activities in their neighborhoods.
2. look after smth.; protect smth. from harm:
- They are part of a “community” where neighbours will look out for their property while they are away.
3. wait for smth. that is going to happen or expected to appear:
- If your name isn’t on the list, look out for our future competitions where you may have more luck.