Lookout

usgb/ˈlʊkaʊt/
noun

A person who watches for danger.

He was employed as a lookout for the gang while they were robbing the bank
Visual representation of "lookout" - A person who watches for danger

Often appears as...

  • on the lookout
  • keep a lookout
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Safety Role

Used to describe someone assigned to watch for impending dangers, typically in a group setting.

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During the hike, Mark was the lookout for any bears.
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Criminal Activity

Often refers to a person watching for police or danger during illegal actions.

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She agreed to be the lookout while her friends spray-painted the wall.
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