Collocations for "lookout"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "lookout" in context.
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lookout
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- manning the lookout
- abandoned his lookout
- was [put, placed] on lookout (for the night)
- the [ships, base's] lookout
- on top of the lookout
- acted as lookouts in the bank
- a lookout for the [gang, mob]
- recruited a lookout to [check, warn, protect]
- post lookouts at the [entrances, exits]
- be on the lookout for [trouble, anything suspicious]
- [the police, authorities] are on the lookout for...
- am always on the lookout for [skilled players, new ideas, a good deal]
'lookout' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):