Listen out for

Definition 1 of 3

Pro Tip 1/3

Active Awareness

Staying actively attentive to hear a specific sound. Slide

Listen out for the starting whistle during the race.

Pro Tip 2/3

Specific Intention

Focusing on one particular sound amid many. Slide

At the party, listen out for the oven timer so the pizza doesn't burn.

Pro Tip 3/3

Background Sounds

Ignoring other noises to detect something specific. Slide

I'll be in the garden, but listen out for the baby's cry.