lookout
Translation
watch, sentry, observation point, responsibility
Examples
The ship has a lookout in the crow's nest.
The ship has a lookout in the crow's nest.
From the lookout, we could see the whole valley.
From the lookout, we could see the whole valley.
Keep a lookout for any signs of danger.
Keep a lookout for any signs of danger.
If you miss the train, that's your lookout.
If you miss the train, that's your lookout.
Grammar Patterns
((as a person)) a sentry The ship needs a lookout.
((as a place)) an observation point We climbed to the lookout point.
keep a lookout ((for sth.)) to watch for (sth.) Keep a lookout for the postman.
be sb.'s lookout to be sb.'s responsibility It's your lookout if you're late.
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Etymology
A compound of the verb 'look' and the adverb 'out'. The idea is of looking outwards to watch for something.
Memory Tips
Picture someone literally 'looking out' from a high tower or a ship's mast to keep watch.