On sight Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈsaɪt
AWN SYT
ˈɒn/ /sˈaɪt
ON SYT
Definition
The phrase 'on sight' means immediately upon seeing someone or something, or as soon as something is noticed. It is often used to describe immediate action taken as soon as something appears.
Usage & Nuances
'On sight' is informal and often used in instructions or descriptions of immediate reactions (especially with 'attack on sight' or 'fire on sight'). May sound forceful or urgent. Not used for planned or delayed actions.
Spanish: a la vista - en cuanto se veaPortuguese (BR): à vista - assim que virPortuguese (PT): à vista - assim que virChinese (Simplified): 一见就（做某事） - 当场Chinese (Traditional): 一見就（做某事） - 當場Hindi: जैसे ही दिखेArabic: عند الرؤية - بمجرد أن يرىBengali: দেখা মাত্রই - দেখা সঙ্গেইRussian: сразу при виде - немедленно при обнаруженииJapanese: 見かけ次第 - 見るやいなやVietnamese: ngay khi nhìn thấy - vừa thấy làKorean: 보는 즉시 - 보자마자Turkish: görür görmez - ilk görüşteUrdu: دیکھتے ہی - نظر آتے ہیIndonesian: segera setelah terlihat - begitu melihat
Example Sentences
Soldiers were told to arrest him on sight.
basic
If you see a snake, call for help on sight.
basic
Some documents must be paid on sight.
basic
I could tell on sight that something was wrong.
natural
They told us to report him on sight if he comes near the building.
natural
My dog recognizes me on sight, even from far away.
natural