What's the meaning of "to stare at something"? Does it means anything like "to be in front of" or "to look at something" ?

First notebook entry: Introducing myself Hello!I'm learning English because I think it is the most important language in the world at the moment!I want to visit England and to improve my English very well because I'm never sure of my pronunciation and my write English.I am a eighteen years old Italian girl and I was born on Christmas Day in Taranto (South Italy)!I really wish someone is interested in learn my native language and teach me his own! I like Japan culture,anime,manga,I'm a nice drawer and I like to sing (although I'm very bad) and I love smiley people!