Phrase guide

on the outlook

prep_phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

Watching intently (from a vantage point, for someone or something).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 1791, James Bruce, Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile, in the Years 1768, 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772, and 1773, Dublin: P. Wogan et al., Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 4, p. 444, One of the gang that used to be upon the outlook from this station, as soon as any caravan came in sight, cried out, Ribieraini, which in Tigrè signifies they are coming this way;

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: on the lookout, alert, vigilant

Antonyms: none provided

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