STAKEOUT Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word stakeout. (close relations)
Definition of STAKEOUT
Best Alternative Words for STAKEOUT
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| lookout | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event • an elevated post affording a wide view • a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings • the act of looking out | ||||||||
| observation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of making and recording a measurement • the act of observing; taking a patient look • a remark expressing careful consideration • facts learned by observing • the act of noticing or paying attention | ||||||||
| surveillance | nounn | |||||||
noun • close observation of a person or group (usually by the police) | ||||||||
| vigil | nounn | |||||||
noun • a period of sleeplessness • the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival) • a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe | ||||||||
| watch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a small portable timepiece • a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty • a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe • the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty • a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event • the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival) verb • look attentively • follow with the eyes or the mind • see or watch • observe with attention • be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful • observe or determine by looking • find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort | ||||||||
