lookout

lookout Definition

look·out (lo̵ok′o̵ut′)

noun

lookout Synonyms

A place of vantage
outlook, view, prospect, panorama, post, scene, beacon, cupola, crow's nest, watchtower, observation tower, observatory, belvedere, observation post, signal station, patrol station, sentry box, captain's lookout*, widow's walk*, sea-widow's roost*; see also tower.
One stationed at a lookout, sense 1
watcher, sentinel, scout; see watchman.

lookout Usage Examples

Converse of object

keep: Here you walk to the left keeping a sharp lookout for some steps in the wall leading onto a road.
maintain: However, in the majority of collisions failure to maintain a good lookout by one or both pilots was the cause.
have: They had lookouts posted to keep a wary eye on the guard who patrolled the escape tunnel exit section of the wire.

Preposition: for

whale: Day 4: Head to Jan Mayen, keeping a lookout for humpback whales.
talent: We're always on the lookout for new talent.
story: Mail us your story - We are always on the lookout for good alumni stories for the alumni magazine, PROM.
volunteer: Finally, we are always on the lookout for new volunteers... to find out more, click here.
recruit: Publicity Keep on the lookout for any new recruits.
acquisition: With Marchpole now in rude health and on the lookout for new brand acquisitions, the shares are certainly worth closer attention.

Adjective modifier

sharp: Here you walk to the left keeping a sharp lookout for some steps in the wall leading onto a road.
constant: And if your employees know you are on a constant lookout for fraud, it makes them less likely to try anything.
good: In Hawaii I kept a good lookout from the bar stool of the Hawaii Yacht Club.
old: When they split, Jesse Michaels ( singer ) went onto join Common Ride I believe I presume your into all the older lookout!

Modifies a noun

tower: Soon there will be 12 manned lookout towers on the Phuket beaches to warn of the approach of any big waves.
trail: This was about 3/4 of the way up the lookout trail.
point: In addition two were seen near the farm toward the " lookout point " on July 7th.
post: There is also evidence that there was a lookout post where Auckland Castle now stands.
duty: We took our time, with me on lookout duties.
station: I know, as I battle my way across to the old lookout station, there will be no ferry, no minibus today.

Noun used with modifier

coastguard: From the coastguard lookout tower scan the sea for signs of the Firth's resident bottlenose dolphins.

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