keep a lookout (for something)

keep a lookout (for something)
be on the ˈlookout (for sb/sth) | keep a ˈlookout (for sb/sth) idiom
(informal) to watch carefully for sb/sth in order to avoid danger, etc. or in order to find sth you want

The public should be on the lookout for symptoms of the disease.

Main entry:lookoutidiom

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  • keep a lookout for — to watch for (something or someone) The police officer walked through the neighborhood, keeping a (sharp) lookout for any suspicious activity. • • • Main Entry: ↑lookout …   Useful english dictionary

  • (be) on the lookout (for something) — be on the ˈlookout (for sb/sth) | keep a ˈlookout (for sb/sth) idiom (informal) to watch carefully for sb/sth in order to avoid danger, etc. or in order to find sth you want • The public should be on the lookout for symptoms of the disease.… …   Useful english dictionary

  • be on the lookout for — phrase to be watching carefully in order to find, obtain, or avoid someone or something Police in Brighton are on the lookout for a gang of car thieves. Thesaurus: to watch someone or somethingsynonym Main entry: lookout * * * be on the lookout… …   Useful english dictionary

  • keep a lookout — verb a) To maintain vigilance for someone or something. b) To maintain vigilance for a possibly dangerous situation. Syn: keep an eye open …   Wiktionary

  • lookout — look|out [ˈluk aut] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1 be on the lookout for somebody/something 2 keep a lookout 3¦(person)¦ 4¦(place)¦ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1.) be on the lookout for sb/sth to continuously watch a place or pay attention in order to find something you want or to be… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • lookout — noun 1 be on the lookout for to watch a place or situation continuously in order to find something you want or to be ready for problems or opportunities: Police were on the lookout for anyone behaving suspiciously. | We re always on the lookout… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • lookout — [[t]l ʊkaʊt[/t]] lookouts 1) N COUNT A lookout is a place from which you can see clearly in all directions. Troops tried to set up a lookout post inside a refugee camp. 2) N COUNT A lookout is someone who is watching for danger in order to warn… …   English dictionary

  • lookout — look|out [ luk,aut ] noun count 1. ) someone who is responsible for watching for danger and warning other people 2. ) a place that is suitable for watching whether someone or something is coming, especially in a dangerous situation be on the… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • lookout — [ˈlʊkaʊt] noun [C] someone who watches for danger and is ready to warn other people, or the place where they watch from • be on the lookout for; keep a lookout for to be watching carefully for someone or something[/ex] …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • look out for something — ˌlook ˈout for sb/sth derived 1. to try to avoid sth bad happening or doing sth bad Syn: ↑watch out • You should look out for pickpockets. • Do look out for spelling mistakes in your work. 2 …   Useful english dictionary

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