to make an effort to hear a noise which you are expecting
Would you listen out for the phone while I'm in the bath?
phraselisten out for listen out for sth to listen carefully in order to hear something that you are expecting or hoping to hear: She lay in bed listening out for the sound of his feet on the stairs.Farmers are being urged to listen out for flood warnings.
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listen out for (someone or something)
To be and remain attentive so as to hear some sound. Primarily heard in UK. You listen out for Mary's car so we can get in our places to surprise her.Could you please turn down your music? I'm listening out for the pizza delivery guy.