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Meaning of look out for someone | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To guard, protect, support; to take care of; to watch over
idiomatic, transitive
To cover, especially the cost or expenses for.
idiomatic, transitive
To treat favourably.
idiomatic, transitive
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see look out, for.

Examples

“When Susan comes to Boston, since you're there, can you look out for her and make sure she's alright?”

“I really need you to look out for me on this deal since the last two have gone sour.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

look over look over one's shoulder look past look round look sharp look shy