In the sight of somebody/in somebody’s sight Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Visible Presence Use when something or someone can be clearly seen. He remained in the sight of the lifeguard while swimming. Pro Tip 2/3Maintain Visibility Often used to express the need to keep someone or something visible for safety or supervision. Keep the kids in your sight at the mall. Pro Tip 3/3Awareness Cue Signals that someone should be aware of what's visible to others, used in planning and strategy. The soldiers stayed in the sight of their commander.