In the sight of somebody/in somebody’s sight
prepositional phrase
Visible or observable by someone.
The thief was caught in the sight of the security cameras.
Often appears as...
- caught in somebody's sight
- stay in somebody's sight
prepositional phrase
Being watched or under observation by someone.
The children must remain in the sight of their parents at the park.
Often appears as...
- remain in somebody's sight
- fall in somebody's sight
prepositional phrase
Considered or judged by someone.
In the sight of law, he was guilty.
Often appears as...
- in the sight of law
- in the sight of society
Usage tips
Legal
prepositional phrase
Visible or observable by someone.
The thief was caught in the sight of the security cameras.
Often appears as...
- caught in somebody's sight
- stay in somebody's sight
prepositional phrase
Being watched or under observation by someone.
The children must remain in the sight of their parents at the park.
Often appears as...
- remain in somebody's sight
- fall in somebody's sight
prepositional phrase
Considered or judged by someone.
In the sight of law, he was guilty.
Often appears as...
- in the sight of law
- in the sight of society
Usage tips
Legal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Visible Presence
Use when something or someone can be clearly seen.
He remained in the sight of the lifeguard while swimming.
Pro Tip 2/3Maintain Visibility
Often used to express the need to keep someone or something visible for safety or supervision.
Keep the kids in your sight at the mall.
Pro Tip 3/3Awareness Cue
Signals that someone should be aware of what's visible to others, used in planning and strategy.
The soldiers stayed in the sight of their commander.
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