expression, godan verb (-ru)
look towards; direct one's gaze
Used when intentionally turning one's eyes toward something or someone, often with a sense of directing attention.
彼は窓の外に目をやった。
He looked toward the outside of the window.
先生は生徒たちに目をやり、静かに話し始
The teacher directed his gaze at the students and began to speak quietly.