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1. : one engaged in keeping watch : watchman. 2. : an elevated place or structure affording a wide view for observation. 3. : a careful looking or watching. on the lookout. 4. : view, outlook.
noun. the act of keeping watch against danger, etc. a person or persons instructed or employed to keep such a watch, esp on a ship. a strategic point from which a watch is kept. informal. worry or concern. that's his lookout. outlook, chances, or view.
LOOKOUT definition: 1. a person who watches for danger: 2. a high place where a person can look at what is happening…. Learn more.
6 days ago · A lookout is someone who is watching for danger in order to warn other people about it.
A lookout is usually so high that a person can see for a long distance in many directions when she stands on or in it. Armies sometimes use lookouts to scout for approaching troops, and navy ships include a lookout at the top of a tall mast, also called a "crow's nest."
a person who has the responsibility of watching for something, especially danger, etc. One of the men stood at the door to act as a lookout. Idioms. be somebody’s lookout. (British English, informal) used to say that you do not think somebody’s actions are sensible, but that it is their own problem or responsibility.
1. the act of looking out or keeping watch. 2. a watch kept, as for something that may come or happen. 3. a person or group keeping a watch. 4. a station or place from which a watch is kept. 5. an object of care or concern: That's not my lookout. 6. view; prospect; outlook. [1690–1700]
3 days ago · A lookout is someone who is watching for danger in order to warn other people about it.
to watch carefully for someone or something in order to avoid danger, etc. or in order to find something you want The public should be on the lookout for symptoms of the disease. See lookout in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: lookout.
lookout meaning: 1. a person who watches for danger and warns other people 2. to be continuing to search for…. Learn more.
