lookout
intermediateB2/ˈlʊkaʊt/ · look-out
A person or position that keeps watch for danger or trouble.
Meanings
A person or position that keeps watch for danger or trouble.
وہ شخص یا مقام جو خطرے یا مصیبت کا انتظار کرتا ہے۔
نظارہ
nazarah
Common Collocations
- lookout point
- lookout tower
- on the lookout
Example Sentences
The lookout spotted a ship approaching the harbor.
نگہبان نے بندرگاہ کی طرف آتی ہوئی ایک کشتی کو دیکھا۔
Nigahban ne bandargah ki taraf aati hui aik kashti ko dekha.
He took the lookout job seriously and remained alert at all times.
اس نے نگہبان کی نوکری کو سنجیدگی سے لیا اور ہر وقت چوکس رہا۔
Us ne nigahban ki naukri ko sanjeedgi se liya aur har waqt chaukash raha.
The lookout tower provided a great view of the surrounding area.
نگہبانی ٹاور نے ارد گرد کے علاقے کا شاندار منظر فراہم کیا۔
Nigah bani tower ne aird gird ke ilaqay ka shandar manzar faraham kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Connect 'lookout' with the idea of keeping an eye out for danger.
Imagine a high tower where a person is scanning the horizon for any approaching threats.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خوابوں میں آنا ہے بہت خوشی کا انتظار کرنا ہے
Khwaabon mein aana hai bohat khushi ka intezaar karna hai
In dreams to come, waiting for much happiness.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
آنکھیں کھول کر چلنا
Aankhein khol kar chalna
Walk with your eyes open.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "lōcian" — to look, see
First known use: 15th century
The term 'lookout' has evolved from the Old English term referring to the action of looking. It commonly refers to a place where one watches for danger or a person keeping watch.