Meaning of phrasal verb look at in English

look at something

to examine something closely

Your ankle's swollen—I think the doctor ought to look at it.

I haven't had time to look at (= read) the papers yet.(= read)

Look at the machine quite carefully before you buy it.

to think about, consider or study something

The company is looking at ways to reduce waste.

The implications of the new law will need to be looked at.

Now is the time to look again at these arguments.

to view or consider something in a particular way

Looked at from that point of view, his decision is easier to understand.