keeps a lookout for
/kiːps ə ˈlʊkaʊt fɔr/
VERB
1. Carefully watches for something or someone
Remains alert and attentive while watching for a particular person, object, event, or sign, especially to detect its arrival or notice potential danger.
1.1. Watches for possible danger or suspicious activity
Stays alert and observes the surroundings to detect threats, suspicious behavior, approaching people, or potentially dangerous situations.
Synonyms
- watches for
- keeps watch for
- looks out for
- keeps an eye out for
- stands guard against
- stays alert for
Antonyms
Examples
- The security guard keeps a lookout for suspicious activity around the building.
- The sailors take turns keeping a lookout for approaching ships and dangerous obstacles.
Related Words
- vigilance
- surveillance
- monitoring
- guard duty
- alertness
- security
- precaution
1.2. Searches or watches for something desired
Pays attention to surroundings or available opportunities in order to find, notice, or obtain something specific.
Synonyms
- looks for
- searches for
- watches for
- keeps an eye out for
- seeks
- scans for
Antonyms
Examples
- She keeps a lookout for special offers whenever she shops online.
- The bird keeps a lookout for prey from its perch high in the tree.
Related Words
- search
- observation
- opportunity
- awareness
- attention
- discovery
- scanning
1.3. Remains attentive to notice a particular person or event
Maintains awareness of a particular person, activity, or expected event so that it can be recognized or noticed as soon as it appears.
Synonyms
- keeps an eye on
- watches
- observes
- monitors
- keeps track of
- looks out for
Antonyms
Examples
- The lifeguard keeps a lookout for swimmers who may be in distress.
- Please keep a lookout for the delivery driver while I am away.
Related Words
- attention
- observation
- monitoring
- awareness
- recognition
- expectation