look_out (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 2 senses of the expression *look out*:
VERB	perception	look out, watch, watch out	be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful
VERB	competition	look out	to protect someone's interests

English > *look out*: 2 senses > verb 1, perception
Meaning	Be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful.
Pattern	Somebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
Synonyms	watch, watch out
Narrower	beware, mind	Be on one's guard
	keep one's eyes peeled, keep one's eyes skinned, keep one's eyes open	pay attention
	look after	Keep under careful scrutiny
Spanish	mirar, tener cuidado, vigilar
Catalan	anar amb compte, estar alerta, mirar, vigilar
Nouns	lookout	the act of looking out
	lookout	a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings
	lookout	an elevated post affording a wide view
	lookout	a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

English > *look out*: 2 senses > verb 2, competition
Meaning	To protect someone's interests.
Pattern	Somebody ----s somebody
Example	"A man's gotta look out for his family"
Broader	protect	shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage / damage
Spanish	proteger, vigilar

HyperDic: look_out