lookout

• Personne chargée de surveiller un événement attendu, poste élevé ou structure offrant une large vue, ou action d'observer.

A noun referring to a person employed to keep watch for an anticipated event, an elevated post or structure affording a wide view, or the act of looking out.

1. Person keeping watchB1formal

   A person who is employed or assigned to watch for something, such as danger or an expected event.

   Personne qui fait le guet

   • The lookout spotted the enemy ship from the crow's nest.
   • We posted a lookout at the entrance to warn us of any approaching vehicles.
   • The thieves had a lookout stationed outside the bank.

   Synonymesguardobserverpicketsentinelsentryspotterwatchman

2. Elevated observation postB1formal

   A high place that provides a wide view of the surrounding area, used for watching or guarding.

   poste d'observation surélevé

   • The fire lookout on the mountain offers a panoramic view of the forest.
   • Soldiers built a lookout on the hill to monitor the valley below.
   • From the lookout, you can see the entire coastline.

   Synonymesbelvedereobservation postoutlookvantage pointviewpointwatchtower

3. Observation structureB1formal

   A structure, such as a tower or platform, designed to provide a wide view of its surroundings.

   Poste d'observation

   • The park has a wooden lookout that tourists can climb for a better view.
   • The old stone lookout has been a landmark for decades.
   • They built a new lookout at the edge of the canyon.

   Synonymesobservation postobservation toweroverlookvantage pointwatchtower

4. Act of watchingB2formal

   The action or activity of keeping watch or being alert for something.

   Action de surveiller

   • The guard was on the lookout for any suspicious activity.
   • Keep a sharp lookout for deer crossing the road.
   • The hikers maintained a constant lookout for trail markers.

   Synonymesalertnessguardmonitoringobservationsurveillancevigilwatchwatchfulness