ALL meanings of overlooking
o·ver·look
O o - verb with object overlooking to fail to notice, perceive, or consider: to overlook a misspelled word. 1
- verb with object overlooking to disregard or ignore indulgently, as faults or misconduct: Only a parent could overlook that kind of behavior. 1
- verb with object overlooking to look over, as from a higher position: a balcony that overlooks the ballroom. 1
- verb with object overlooking to afford a view over; look down or out upon: a hill overlooking the sea. 1
- verb with object overlooking to rise above: The Washington Monument overlooks the tidal basin. 1
- verb with object overlooking to excuse; pardon: a minor infraction we can overlook this time. 1
- verb with object overlooking to look over in inspection, examination, or perusal: They allowed us to overlook the proposed contract. 1
- verb with object overlooking to look after, oversee, or supervise: She has to overlook a large number of employees. 1
- verb with object overlooking Archaic. to look upon with the evil eye; bewitch. 1
- noun overlooking terrain, as on a cliff, that affords an attractive vista or a good view: Miles of landscape could be seen from the overlook. 1