1.
If you ~ something that is going to happen, you want it to happen because you think you will enjoy it.
He was looking forward to working with the new Prime Minister.
PHRASAL VERB: V P P -ing/n
2.
If you say that someone is looking forward to something useful or positive, you mean they expect it to happen.
Motor traders are looking forward to a further increase in vehicle sales.
PHRASAL VERB: V P P n