listen for

Meaning

1. listen for sth

   to be prepared to hear a particular sound

   Can you listen out for the doorbell?

In the movies · 994

• Listen for the birds. Just listen for the birds.Bird Box2018
• Listen for the spring.Fantasy Island2020
• Just listen for a minute.Whiplash2014
• I want you to listen for a second.The Conjuring2013
• Listen for it.The Big Chill1983
• Listen. Listen. Listen.Wristcutters: A Love Story2007
• I'll listen out for you.The Pianist2002

From the same entry

• listen in
• listen up