look·out

look·out
/ˈlʊkˌaʊt/ noun, pl -outs [count]
1 : a person who watches an area and warns others if there is danger

The troops posted a lookout for the night.

2 : a high place or structure from which you can see a wide area

The mountain road had several lookouts where you could enjoy the view.

a lookout tower

Brit informal
— used to say that someone who makes a bad decision or does something foolish is responsible for the result and will have to deal with it alone

If he wants to spend all his money on expensive clothes, that's his lookout.

: to watch for (something or someone)

The police officer walked through the neighborhood, keeping a (sharp) lookout for any suspicious activity.

: looking or searching for (something or someone)

An avid shopper, she was always on the lookout for sales.

The police are on the lookout for two men who escaped from custody yesterday.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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