Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
look-out
noun
/ˈlʊk.aʊt/
Definition
A person stationed to keep watch, especially for danger or an approaching event.
Examples
- He took the role of a look-out while his friends carried out the plan.
- The children climbed the tree to get a better look-out over the valley.
Meaning
Look-out refers to someone who vigilantly observes their surroundings to ensure safety or to spot something of interest.
Synonyms
- watcher
- sentinel
- observer
- vigilant
