To view from a higher place; applied to persons; as, to stand ona hill and overlook a city: .

To stand in a more elevated place, or to rise so high as to afford the means of looking down on; applied to things. The tower overlooked the town.

To see from behind or over the shoulder of another; to see from a higher position; as, to overlook a paper when one is writing.

To view fully; to peruse.

To inspect; to superintend; to oversee; implying care and watchfulness. He was present in person to overlook the magistrates.

To review; to examine a second time or with care. The time and care that are required to overlook, and file and polish well.

To pass by indulgently; to excuse; not to punish or censure; as, to overlook faults.

To neglect; to slight. They overlook truth in the judgment they pass on adversity and prosperity.