to be situated above something and have a clear view of it
The hotel balcony overlooks the ocean, giving guests a stunning sunset view.
A medieval castle overlooks the valley from the hilltop.
to fail to notice or consider something important
I overlooked a typo in the report and sent it to the client.
Don’t overlook the small details—they can make a big difference.
to supervise or watch over a person, process, or activity to make sure it is done correctly
Ms. Lopez was hired to overlook the new interns during their training.
He overlooks the entire production line to ensure quality.
