view

view1 [ vju ] noun ***

1. ) count or uncount the ability to see something from a particular place:

view of: We had a fantastic view of the mountains from our room.

block someone's view: The new highrise is going to block our view.

in view (=close enough to be seen): We kept the other car in view for a while, but then lost sight of it.

in full view (=easily seen by many people): The showers were in full view of everyone in the pool.

come into view (=become able to be seen): The castle came into view as we turned the corner.

a ) count the area or place that can be seen:

an ocean/mountain view

From the top the view was breathtaking.

2. ) count a personal opinion, belief, or attitude about a particular situation or subject: POINT OF VIEW:

view on: Jill and I have somewhat different views on the election.

view about: asking him his views about global warming

view that: It's our view that women should get paid the same as men.

in someone's view: How important was it, in your view, that the two leaders had a good personal relationship?

a ) singular a particular way of thinking about something: EVALUATION:

Overall, we take a positive view of the stock market's long-term potential.

The movie offers a rather bleak view of contemporary youth.

3. ) count a picture or photograph of a place, especially an attractive place

in view of something

because of something:

In view of the shortage of time each person may only speak for five minutes.

on view

in a public place for people to see:

There are almost 500 works on view at the Modernist exhibit.

take a dim/poor view of

to not approve of something:

My boss takes a dim view of anyone who arrives late for meetings.

take the long view (of something)

to think about the effects an event or action will have in the future, rather than in the present

with a view to (doing) something

with the hope of doing something in the future

view

view 2 [ vju ] verb transitive ***

1. ) to think about or consider a subject or issue in a particular way: REGARD:

Chris and I view the role of education somewhat differently.

view someone/something as: The Internet is viewed by many as a revolutionary educational tool.

view something with suspicion/skepticism/concern/alarm etc.: The arms treaty was viewed with suspicion.

2. ) to look at or watch something:

More than 20,000 people viewed her casket at the convention center.

view something from something: Viewed from the road the wall looked too high to climb.

a ) FORMAL to look at something carefully or in detail:

Would you like to make an appointment to view the property?

b ) to look at information on a computer screen:

To view the next page, press tab.

c ) FORMAL to watch a television show or a movie