to overlook
Third Person
overlooks
Present Participle
overlooking
Past Tense
overlooked
Past Participle
overlooked
1
to not notice or see something
transitive
- In her haste, she might overlook the important details in the document.
- It's easy to overlook minor issues when focusing on larger tasks.
- The supervisor is currently overlooking minor discrepancies to prioritize urgent matters.
- Over the years, she has successfully overlooked non-critical issues to maintain efficiency.
- Be cautious not to overlook the signs of wear and tear in equipment maintenance.
2
(of a building) to have a view of something, particularly from above
transitive
- The hotel room overlooked the beach, providing a stunning ocean view.
- The office building overlooks the city park, offering a peaceful view during breaks.
- From the top floor, the apartment overlooks the bustling streets below.
- The mansion overlooks the valley, offering breathtaking views of the countryside.
- The balcony of the restaurant overlooks the river, making it a popular dining spot.
Synonyms:
3
to observe or supervise someone or something
transitive
- The teacher overlooked the students during their exam to ensure no one cheated.
- The parents overlooked their children while they played outside, making sure they were safe.
- The lifeguard overlooked the pool, keeping an eye on the swimmers for safety.
- The security guard overlooked the premises, making sure there were no security breaches.
- The manager overlooked the team during the project, offering guidance when needed.
4
to gaze or survey from a higher position, typically looking down at a lower area or scene
transitive
- From the rooftop, she could overlook the entire city, seeing the streets spread out beneath her.
- The observation deck allowed visitors to overlook the landscape of the national park.
- From the top of the lighthouse, they could overlook the rocky coastline.
- The eagle perched high in the tree, overlooking its territory from above.
- The skyscraper’s windows allowed people to overlook the busy streets below.