English · Greetings & Phrases
look out
/lʊk aʊt/
[/lʊk aʊt/]
be careful; watch
Intermediateverb
Definition
To be careful or watch for possible danger.
Example
Look out! That branch is about to fall right where you're standing under the tree.
Look out! That branch is about to fall right where you're standing under the tree.
Etymology
From 'look' plus 'out', a warning from the act of keeping watch, attested for centuries.
How & Where It’s Used
Used as an urgent warning; the noun 'lookout' means a person watching or a vantage point.