lookout

UK
/ˈlʊkaʊt/
US
/ˈlʊkaʊt/

Translations

lookoutnoun
lookouts
pl
UK
/ˈlʊkaʊt/
US
/ˈlʊkaʊt/
vigilanceEmploi soutenu.
The security team maintained a constant lookout for any suspicious activity.
L'équipe de sécurité maintenait une vigilance constante face à toute activité suspecte.
The pirates posted a lookout to warn them of approaching ships.
Les pirates ont posté un guetteur pour les avertir de l'approche de navires.
poste d'observation
The hikers reached the lookout and admired the breathtaking view of the valley below.
Les randonneurs ont atteint le poste d'observation et ont admiré la vue à couper le souffle sur la vallée en contrebas.
Additional translations
affaireDans l'expression « that's your lookout ».
Synonyms
vantage point
observation point
lookoutadjective
UK
/ˈlʊkaʊt/
US
/ˈlʊkˌaʊt/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g. "lookout tower".
d'observationS'emploie surtout dans des composés comme « lookout tower ».
The firefighters climbed the lookout tower to scan the forest for smoke.
Les pompiers ont gravi la tour d'observation pour inspecter la forêt à la recherche de fumée.

Definitions

lookoutnoun
A person who keeps watch for danger or trouble.
The pirates posted a lookout to warn them of approaching ships.
A place from which to keep watch or view the surrounding area.
The hikers reached the lookout and admired the breathtaking view of the valley below.
The act of keeping watch; vigilance.
The security team maintained a constant lookout for any suspicious activity.
Responsibility or concern for one's own affairs or safety.
If you choose to ignore the warnings, that's your lookout.
lookoutadjective
Serving or intended to provide a position for observing possible danger or scenic views.
The firefighters climbed the lookout tower to scan the forest for smoke.