Suchen
to overlook
01
übersehen, ignorieren
to not notice or see something
Transitive: to overlook sth
Example
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.
02
überblicken, aufschauen
(of a building) to have a view of something, particularly from above
Transitive: to overlook an area
Example
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.
03
überwachen, beaufsichtigen
to observe or supervise someone or something
Transitive: to overlook sb/sth
Example
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.
04
überblicken, übersehe
to gaze or survey from a higher position, typically looking down at a lower area or scene
Transitive: to overlook a scene
Example
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.
Overlook
01
Aussichtspunkt, Aussichtsterrasse
a high place affording a good view
word family
look
Verb
overlook
Verb
overlooked
Adjective
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