look out for

1. See to the welfare of, as in Mary was assigned to look out for the youngsters on the playground . Similar to look after , this expression appears in such terms as look out for number one , meaning “see to one's own best interests,” as in Looking out for number one is Barbara's first priority . Versions of this expression, such as take care of number one , date from 1700.

2. Be careful of or watchful for something or someone, as in Look out for broken glass on the floor , or Look out for Mary—she'll be coming any minute . [Second half of 1600s] Also see look out .

Example Sentences

So what do you need to look out for?

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“We simply ask that you remain vigilant, look out for one another, and continue to show the love and resilience that define us.”

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There are six key symptoms to look out for:

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The department urges residents to look out for products with labels such as “plant alkaloids” or simply “alkaloid,” as they may contain 7-OH.

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There are more celestial events to look out for this autumn as the nights start to draw in.

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