Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

in-sight-within-sight-out-of-sight

Phrase

/ɪn saɪt wɪˈðɪn saɪt aʊt ʌv saɪt/

Definition

The phrase refers to the relative visibility or awareness of objects or situations, where something can be seen (in sight), is understood (within sight), or is not visible or known (out of sight).

Examples

When the report is in-sight-within-sight-out-of-sight, all team members are aware of their responsibilities.
In a game of hide and seek, players are either in sight, within sight of someone, or completely out of sight.
She felt in-sight-within-sight-out-of-sight during the discussion when some were fully engaged while others seemed to drift away.