Definition of Overlook
Overlook
o·ver·look


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to miss something or someone, or to fail to notice it/them;

e.g. I was concerned that he would overlook some important detail.

(verb)
to disregard or ignore something or someone, especially an offense or flaw;

e.g. She is willing to overlook your mistake if you take the required steps to ensure it doesn't happen again.

(verb)
to look down on something from above, or to offer a view of something;

e.g. The windows on this side of the house overlook the ocean.

(verb)
to oversee or supervise something, in order to ensure that it is done correctly;

e.g. He was appointed to overlook the execution of the task.

(noun)
a place that offers a commanding view of the scene below;

e.g. From the overlook at the top of the tower, they could see the whole city below them.



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