look·out
ˈlu̇k-ˌau̇t 
looked out; looking out; looks out
: to take care or concern oneself
—used with for
looking out for number one
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Examples of lookout in a Sentence
Noun
The troops posted a lookout for the night.
The mountain road had several lookouts where you could enjoy the view.
Verb
if you go in those woods, look out for snakes!
as a fiduciary, she has an obligation to look out for our interests
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Aris Folley, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
There’s also a lookout point for the McKay Bridge along the loop that makes an excellent photo spot.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Sean Conlon,lisa Kailai Han,april Roach, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
This will help your team members feel valued. - Be mindful of how hard your team is working - monitor your people and look out for signs of fatigue.
—Jane Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Full Story Most employees on lookout for or seeking new position: Survey
Most employees are on the lookout for or actively seeking a new position as an increasing number of workers feel detached from their jobs, according to a new survey.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
There’s also a lookout point for the McKay Bridge along the loop that makes an excellent photo spot.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Verb
Traders will now be looking out for November’s nonfarm payrolls data, due out on Friday morning.
—Sean Conlon,lisa Kailai Han,april Roach, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
This will help your team members feel valued. - Be mindful of how hard your team is working - monitor your people and look out for signs of fatigue.
—Jane Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Lookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lookout. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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lookout
noun
look·out
ˈlu̇k-ˌau̇t
1
: a person who keeps watch
2
: a high place or structure from which a wide view is possible
3
: a careful looking or watching
4
5
: a matter of care or concern
the plants are wilting, but that's not my lookout
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