What does watch out mean?
Watch out means A lookout; a person who stands guard watching for something..
Watch out
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
A lookout; a person who stands guard watching for something..
Definitions by Sense
- A lookout; a person who stands guard watching for something.
- (firefighting) Any potentially hazardous condition or situation that may make a fire more dangerous.
Example Sentences
Half of the beggars observed appeared to have watchouts and, similar to those on the Strand, on some pitches two watchouts operated looking out for police coming from different directions.
A change in wind direction is a watchout.
Being uninformed on firefighting strategy and tactics is a watchout.
Synonyms for watch out
Antonyms for watch out
Related Words
Word Forms
- watchouts
Usage Notes
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Half of the beggars observed appeared to have watchouts and, similar to those on the Strand, on some pitches two watchouts operated looking out for police coming from different directions.
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