lookout

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see also: Lookout

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈlʊkaʊt/

Noun

lookout (plural lookouts)

1. A vantage point with a view of the surrounding area.
2. A session of watching for an approaching enemy, police, etc.

   We kept a lookout all night, but nobody came.

3. A person on watch for approaching enemy, police, danger, etc.

   The raid failed when the lookout noticed the enemy group.

   Synonyms: lookout man

4. A subject for observation; a prospect or view.
   • 1913, D.H. Lawrence, Sons and Lovers, chapter 6

     Looking, seeing: search or searching; Looking-for (B.), expectation; Lookout, a careful watching for: an elevated place from which to observe: one engaged in watching. And, you know, she OUGHT to keep enough to pay for her season-ticket; but no, she comes to me about that, and I have to find the money."

     "It's a poor lookout," said Mrs. Morel bitterly.

5. One's perspective, outlook; hence, one's responsibility. (used with a possessive pronoun or a noun in a possessive form).

   Every man's interest is his own lookout.

   • 1919, W. Somerset Maugham, The Moon and Sixpence, chapter 27

     "Strickland's painting in my studio."

     "Well?"

     "Strickland can't work with anyone else in the studio."

     "Damn it all, it's your studio. That's his lookout."

Synonyms

• sentry
• surveillance
• vigil
• watch

Translations

• French: poste de guet
• Portuguese: ponto de vigia, posto de vigia
• Russian: наблюда́тельный пункт

Translations

• French: sentinelle, guetteur
• Portuguese: vigia, sentinela
• Russian: дозо́рный

Translations

• Russian: забо́та

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Lookout

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Proper noun

1. CDP in Modoc County, California.

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