Keep an eye out Meaning in English
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈaʊt
KEEP-uhn-EYE-owt
kˈiːp/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈaʊt
KEEP-uhn-EYE-owt
Definition
To watch carefully for something or someone, usually because you expect it to appear or want to notice it quickly.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and friendly. Often used for warnings ('keep an eye out for thieves') or when waiting for something ('keep an eye out for my email'). Similar to 'watch out for' but less urgent. Commonly followed by 'for'.
Spanish: estar atento - estar pendiente - vigilarPortuguese (BR): ficar de olho - prestar atençãoPortuguese (PT): estar atento - ficar de olhoChinese (Simplified): 留意 - 注意Chinese (Traditional): 留意 - 注意Hindi: ध्यान रखना - नजर बनाए रखनाArabic: راقب - انتبهBengali: খেয়াল রাখা - নজর রাখাRussian: присматривать - быть на чекуJapanese: 気をつけている - 注意して見るVietnamese: để ý - chú ý quan sátKorean: 유심히 보다 - 주의하다Turkish: gözünü açık tutmak - dikkat etmekUrdu: نظر رکھنا - دھیان دیناIndonesian: mengawasi - memperhatikan
Example Sentences
Keep an eye out for your friend at the station.
basic
Can you keep an eye out for the delivery truck?
basic
Keep an eye out for any signs of rain.
basic
If you see my cat outside, please keep an eye out and let me know.
natural
I'll keep an eye out for your email and reply as soon as I get it.
natural
Keep an eye out—they usually restock late at night.
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