Look Out (Verb)
Meaning 1
To protect someone's interests; "A man's gotta look out for his family".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- She has been looking out for her younger brother since their parents passed away.
- A good friend will always look out for you when you need help.
- It's her responsibility to look out for her employees' well-being in the workplace.
- He's been looking out for his business partner during the negotiations to get the best deal.
- A union's primary role is to look out for its members' rights and interests.
Meaning 2
Be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful; "Watch out for pickpockets!".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- Be careful when crossing the road, look out for speeding cars.
- Look out for low-hanging branches while walking through the forest.
- Watch out for slippery ice, or you might slip and fall.
- The kids were warned to look out for any suspicious strangers lurking around the playground.
- The instructor told the surfers to look out for strong currents and riptides while in the water.