Wildlife Observation Vocabulary

noun a high place or structure affording a wide view for observation

• The security team stationed a lookout on the rooftop to monitor any suspicious activity.
• Make sure to keep a lookout for any good deals while you're shopping.
• Hey, be a lookout for the cops while we do this.
• As a parent, it's important to always be on the lookout for signs of trouble with your children.

noun a place where someone keeps watch or observes a location secretly

verb to watch or observe a location secretly, typically for investigative purposes

• The detective decided to stake out the suspect's house in order to gather more information.
• Let's stake out the new restaurant before we decide to eat there.
• We should totally stake out the party tonight to see who shows up.
• She felt like she was staking out her territory in the competitive industry.