shop around
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To actively search and compare options before making a selection or choice of vendor.
Tìm kiếm và so sánh các lựa chọn trước khi đưa ra quyết định
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To actively make a search for an alternative choice of something one has, owns, or wants, without it necessarily involving buying or selling anything.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To put something out on offer to multiple parties in the hope one will choose it.
Đề xuất một thứ gì đó với nhiều bên để được chọn
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “shop around” mean?
To actively search and compare options before making a selection or choice of vendor.
Is “shop around” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.