omkijken

Definitions of omkijken
  1. verb
    look about oneself
    synonyms: achteromkijken, achteromzien, omzien, rondkijken, uitkijken, uitzien
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    bekijken, beschouwen, bezien, blikken, kijken, loeken
    perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
  2. verb
    keep under careful scrutiny
    synonyms: achten, bewaken, letten, wachtlopen
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    hoeden, letten, omzien, opletten, oppassen, uitkijken, uitzien, wachten, waken
    be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful
  3. verb
    work for or be a servant to
    synonyms: bedienen, erbarmen, helpen, hoeden, ontfermen, passen, toezien, waken, zorgen
    dienen
    devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas
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    gerieven, helpen, meehelpen, meewerken, pousseren, vooruithelpen
    give help or assistance; be of service
  4. verb
    be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful
    synonyms: hoeden, letten, omzien, opletten, oppassen, uitkijken, uitzien, wachten, waken
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    hoeden, oppassen, wachten, waken
    be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
    achten, bewaken, letten, wachtlopen
    keep under careful scrutiny
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