Choose the correct meaning for the underlined Phrasal Verb.
Some look to legislation to hasten the progress of social reforms.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → rely on
A phrasal verb is a verb joined with a small word such as up, out or together. The two words together have a new meaning.
To look to someone or something means to rely on or expect help from them. Some people depend on legislation (laws) to speed up social reform, so they look to it.
Example: Children look to their parents for guidance.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: investigate — Incorrect. "Investigate" is the meaning of look into, not look to.
Example: The police are looking into the complaint.
Option 2: regard — Incorrect. "Regard" (consider someone in a certain way) is the meaning of look on / look upon.
Example: We look upon him as our leader.
Option 3: be careful about — Incorrect. "Be careful about" is the meaning of look out for or watch out for.
Example: Look out for pickpockets in the market.