long·shore·man /ˈlɒʃənmənˈlɒʃənr-/ n pl. -men /-mən/ especially AmE for DOCKER
long·sight·ed /ˌlɒŋˈsaɪtʃd∙/ especially BrE ‖ far-sighted especially AmE — adj able to see objects or read things clearly only when they are far from the eyes → opposite SHORTSIGHTED
'long shot n an attempt which is unlikely to succeed, but which one risks making → see also not by a long shot (LONG $ ^{1} $)'
long-stand-ing /ˌlɒŋˈstændɪŋ/ adj having existed in the same form for a long time: a long-standing trade agreement between the countries | the long-standing rivalry between these two football clubs
,long-'stay adj [A] BrE 1 relating to care or treatment over a long period of time: long-stay hospital/ward/bed etc | long-stay patient/resident 2 long-stay car park a car park where people can leave their cars for a long period of time → opposite SHORT-STAY
long·suf·fer·ing /ˌlɒŋˈsʌfərɪŋ/ | ˌlɔːŋ-/ adj patient in spite of continued difficulty, especially bad or annoying treatment from another person: Although he keeps leaving her, his longsuffering girlfriend always takes him back.
,long 'suit n [S] rare infml someone's best quality or the thing they do best: Being tactful is not exactly his long suit. (=he has little TACT)
,long-term, long term adj, n [the] (continuing for) a long period of time in the future: a long-term plan | No one knows what the long-term effects of the new drugs will be. | In the long term we aim to train hundreds of medical workers. | training programmes for the long-term unemployed → opposite SHORT-TERM
'long-time adj [A] long-standing: a long-time love affair
long ton n tech (a unit of weight equal to) 2240 pounds
lon·gueur /lɒŋˈɡɜːr / n [usually pl.] lit a very dull part or period
,long va'cation also ,long 'vac infmi — n BrE the period of three months in the summer when university students have holidays
'long wave written abbrev. LW n [U] radio broadcasting or receiving on waves of 1000 metres or more in length → compare MEDIUM WAVE, SHORT WAVE
long·ways /'lɒŋweɪz/ lɒŋ-/ especially BrE ‖ usually longwise
AmE — adv along the length; LENGTHWAYS
long·wear·ing /ˌlɒŋˈweərɪŋ/ adj AmE for HARDWEARING
,long week'end //, '.../n a short holiday or period of not working which includes the WEEKEND but lasts for longer than two days, usually including Friday afternoon and Monday: We spent a long weekend in our country cottage.
long·wind·ed /ˌlɒŋˈwɪndʒdˈlˌlɒŋ-/ adj (of a person, speech, piece of writing etc) going on too long and using too many words: That was the most longwinded speech I've ever had to sit through! ︷ly adv ︸ness n [U]
long-wise /'lɒŋwaɪz|'lɒŋ-/ adv especially AmE LONGWAYS
Lons·dale Belt, the /,lonzdeil 'belt,l,lan-/ the most important prize in British professional BOXING, a richly decorated belt which is given to a CHAMPION and is kept by him if he wins it four times
loo /luː/ n pl. loos BrE infml for TOILET → see TOILET (USAGE)
loo•fah, loofa /'lu:fə/ n the long thin dried inner part of the fruit of a tropical plant, used as a SPONGE for washing the body
look¹ /luk/ v 1 [I+adv/prep especially at] to turn the eyes so as to see something or see in the stated direction: What are you looking at? | He looked angrily at the mess. | Look over there—I think something is burning. | to look round the corner/over the wall/out of the window | They looked away from the unpleasant sight. | Look at him jumping. | (esp. AmE) Look at him jump! 2 [|] to use the eyes in order to find something; search: You could see it if you'd only look. | We looked everywhere but we couldn't find it. | Try looking under the bed. → see also LOOK FOR 3 [L] to seem by expression or appearance: You look tired/well/happy. | The two children look alike. | She looks just like her sister. | Your room looks a mess. | 'How does this hat look on me?' 'It looks good.' | The plan looks good on paper, but will it work? [+to-v] Judging by her letter, she looks to be the best person for the job. | It looks like/looks as if it's going to rain. (=it seems likely that it will rain) 4 [T+wh-; usually imperative] to look at; notice: Look how big it is! | Look (=be careful) where you're putting your feet! 5 [I+adv/prep] (especially of a building) to face in the stated direction: Our house looks east/looks out on the river. | The offices look onto a park. 6 [T] to have an appearance that matches: He's beginning to look his age. | You have to look your best if you want the job. 7 [T+to-v] infml to plan or expect to do something: If you're looking to buy a new car, I suggest you borrow some money from the bank. 8 [T] to express with the eyes: She said nothing but looked all interest. 9 here's looking at you, kid quote a phrase from the film Casablanca. The phrase was originally said by Humphrey Bogart. 10 Look alive/lively! infml Act fast! Work fast! 11 look before you leap think about possible dangers or difficulties before you do something 12 look daggers at to look at (someone) extremely angrily 13 look down one's nose at often derog to regard (someone or something) as unimportant or having a low social position → see also LOOK DOWN ON 14 look good give a favourable effect: She looks good in that dress. 15 look on the bright side (of things) to be cheerful and hopeful in spite of difficulties 16 look sharp infml, especially BrE a) to hurry up: You'll have to look sharp if you want to get there on time. b) to watch out; be careful 17 look small (of a person) to (be made to) appear unimportant or silly 18 look someone in the eye/face to look directly and without fear at someone who is near: Can you look me in the eye and say you didn't steal it? 19 look someone up and down to look at someone as if examining them carefully, especially seeming ready to make a severe judgment: She looked me up and down, and then said, 'Well, I suppose you look tidy enough.' 20 look well rather fml look good: The hat looks well on you.
look after sbdy./sthg. phr v [T] to take care of; be responsible for: Who will look after the baby while they're out? | I can look after myself. (=be independent and not let other people take advantage of me) | Are you being well looked after? | Look after yourself while you're away. (=take good care of yourself)
look ahead phr v [1] to plan for the future
look around/round phr v [l(for)] to search: looking around for a nice place to eat/for a new job
look at sbdy./sthg. phr v [T] 1 [+obj+adv/prep] to regard; judge: She looks at work in a different way now she's in charge. 2 to examine (something) to see if it is good or correct, if action needs to be taken etc: We're looking at a new idea for marketing our shampoos. | You ought to have that bad tooth looked at. | He looked carefully at the figures. → see SEE (USAGE) 3 [usually in negatives] to consider: I wouldn't look at such a small offer! 4 [usually imperative] to notice or remember and learn from: Look at Mrs Jones: drink killed her! 5 not much to look at infml not attractive in appearance: He's not much to look at, but he has a kind heart.
look back phr v [l(to, on)] 1 to remember: I look back on those days as the happiest time of my life. 2 never look back to continue to succeed: After he won the first game he never looked back. (=he kept on winning)
look down on sbdy./sthg. phr v [T] to have or show a low opinion of (especially someone one considers socially INFERIOR or unimportant); DESPISE → opposite LOOK UP TO
look for sbdy./sthg. phr v [T] 1 to try to find: looking for a lost book/a new job 2 infml to behave in a way that is likely to cause (something bad): You're looking for trouble if you say things like that to me! 3 especially old use wish to have: We look for improvement in your work, Smith. → see also UNLOOKED-FOR
look forward to phr v [T] to expect with pleasure: I'm really looking forward to your party. | [+v-ing] I'm looking forward to going to your party. | (in a business letter) I look forward to receiving your reply as soon as possible. → see EXPECT (USAGE)
look in phr v [l(on)] infml to make a short visit: to look in on the party → see also LOOK-IN
look into sthg. phr v [T] to examine the meaning or causes of; INVESTIGATE: The police have received the complaint, and they're looking into it. | a report looking into the causes of unemployment
look on phr v 1 [1] to watch while others take part → see also LOOKER-ON, ONLOOKER 2 [T+obj+adv/prep] (look on sbdy.)