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Overlook (Verb)

Look past, fail to notice.

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

The tourists were so caught up in the view that they overlooked the warning signs of a storm brewing.
In her rush to finish the project, she overlooked a crucial detail that caused the entire system to fail.
The manager might overlook minor infractions of the rules if an employee is generally well-behaved.
The artists' critics continued to overlook the deeper meaning behind their work, focusing instead on the surface-level aesthetics.
The doctors were careful not to overlook any symptoms that could be indicative of the rare disease.

Watch over; "I am overlooking her work".

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

I am overlooking their projects to ensure everything is done correctly.
She is assigned to overlook the accounting department for the next quarter.
A project manager is overlooking the construction site to ensure it meets the standards.
The team leader is overlooking the entire operation to prevent any issues.
Her new role will involve overlooking several departments within the company.

Look down on; "The villa dominates the town".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The castle sits atop the hill, overlooking the village below it.
The mountaintop resort overlooks the serene lake and surrounding landscape.
From the high-rise balcony, you can see the city as it stretches out and overlooks the distant ocean.
The ancient citadel overlooks the entire valley, its presence seeming both ominous and protective.
Perched atop a cliff, the lighthouse overlooks the rocky coastline, guiding ships to safety.

Leave undone or leave out; "How could I miss that typo?"; "The workers on the conveyor belt miss one out of ten".

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

The inspector must not overlook any possible defects before clearing the product for distribution.
Due to time constraints, the chef had to overlook some ingredients to speed up the preparation process.
When reviewing the documents, it's essential not to overlook the fine print, as crucial information might be included there.
Rushing through the project led the designers to overlook some essential safety features that were crucial for user protection.
With the short deadline looming, the proofreaders might overlook minor spelling errors in the final draft.