listen out
B1 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To keep your ears open and wait to hear a specific thing.
Meanings
1 B1 neutral
To remain alert and attentive, ready to hear a particular sound, signal, or piece of information.
"Listen out for your name — they'll call you when the doctor is ready."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B1
idiomatic
informal
To actively seek out or be on the lookout for new music, information, or opportunities (informal extended use).
"Listen out for their new album — it's supposed to be incredible."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Mainly British English; usually appears as 'listen out for' + noun. American English more commonly uses 'listen for'. Very natural in everyday speech for asking someone to pay attention to a particular sound or announcement.
Commonly used with
name signal announcement noise sound call alarm
Forms
Base
listen out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
listens out
he/she/it
Past simple
listened out
yesterday
Past participle
listened out
have + pp
-ing form
listening out
continuous
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Synonyms
listen for keep an ear out watch for be alert to pay attention to
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