Listen for
verb
To pay special attention to hear a particular sound or voice.
She went outside to listen for the sound of the approaching train.
Often appears as...
- listen for signs
- listen for changes
verb
To wait expectantly for a particular sound or voice.
She stayed up late to listen for Santa's sleigh on the roof.
Often appears as...
- listen for footsteps
- listen for signals
verb
To be attentive and ready to act or respond to a particular cue or signal.
In the wildlife safari, we were told to stay quiet and listen for the guide's signal to move.
Often appears as...
- listen for cues
- listen for prompts
verb
To pay special attention to hear a particular sound or voice.
She went outside to listen for the sound of the approaching train.
Often appears as...
- listen for signs
- listen for changes
verb
To wait expectantly for a particular sound or voice.
She stayed up late to listen for Santa's sleigh on the roof.
Often appears as...
- listen for footsteps
- listen for signals
verb
To be attentive and ready to act or respond to a particular cue or signal.
In the wildlife safari, we were told to stay quiet and listen for the guide's signal to move.
Often appears as...
- listen for cues
- listen for prompts
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Contextual Focus
Listening for something specific among other sounds; like distinguishing a melody in a noisy room.
Can you listen for the doorbell while I'm vacuuming?
Pro Tip 2/2Selective Hearing
Concentrating to exclude unwanted noises and focus on a desired sound.
At the party, please listen for your phone in case I call.
Pro Tip 1/2Contextual Focus
Listening for something specific among other sounds; like distinguishing a melody in a noisy room.
Can you listen for the doorbell while I'm vacuuming?
Pro Tip 2/2Selective Hearing
Concentrating to exclude unwanted noises and focus on a desired sound.
At the party, please listen for your phone in case I call.
Pro Tip 1/2Contextual Focus
Listening for something specific among other sounds; like distinguishing a melody in a noisy room.
Can you listen for the doorbell while I'm vacuuming?
Pro Tip 2/2Selective Hearing
Concentrating to exclude unwanted noises and focus on a desired sound.
At the party, please listen for your phone in case I call.
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