see-and-be-seenadj.

Brit.

/ˌsiːən(d)biːˈsiːn/, U.S.

/ˌsiənbiˈsin/

Origin: Formed within English, by conversion. Etymon: to see and to be seen at see v. Phrases 5.

Etymology: < to see and to be seen at see v. Phrases 5.

(attributive).

1. Designating a place where people go in order to look at and be noticed by other (esp. important or fashionable) people; designating this activity; relating to or characterized by this activity. Cf. see v. Phrases 5a.rare before 20th cent.

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1838 Visitor Jan. 31/1 There are counter attractions in the city or town; the rich display in the mercer's shop, the morning calls, the ‘see and be seen’ promenade.

1938 S. Middleton Dining, Wining & Dancing in New York v. 1 Though ‘21’ is, undoubtedly, a see-and-be-seen spot, no one has ever been heard to complain of the food.

1960 Times 3 June 6/5 London audiences to which the social see-and-be-seen set attaches itself.

1984 Rotarian Jan. 28/2 Covent garden..is a conglomeration of shops and market stalls, restaurants, and eateries; a ‘see and be seen’ sort of place.

1992 Out Summer 58/2 Better Bodies and World Gym..both encourage a see-and-be-seen, trendy atmosphere.

2015 Washington Post (Nexis) 6 Sept. a35 It's..less of a see-and-be-seen socialite spot than Barcelona.

2. Aeronautics. Designating guidelines that aim to prevent mid-air collisions by encouraging pilots to look out for and maintain a safe distance from other aircraft, and to use lights to aid visibility; of or relating to such guidelines. Also occasionally: designating similar safety principles applied to road vehicles, pedestrians, etc. Cf. see v. Phrases 5b.

ΚΠ

1946 Civil Aeronaut. Jrnl. 7 140/3 The Board is seeking comment on an alternate proposal—a simpler ‘see and be seen’ rule.

1961 Economist 25 Nov. 770/1 This mixing of ‘blind’ traffic with see-and-be-seen aircraft is particularly dangerous in overcrowded terminal areas.

2009 Daily Progress (Charlottesville, Va.) 9 Mar. He preaches the see-and-be-seen method of riding, with bright colors and lights at night... He helps bicyclists stay alive to ride again.

2014 Manawatu (N.Z.) Standard (Nexis) 23 July 1 It seemed the pilots in the Feilding crash did not exercise the ‘see and be seen’ rule.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	see-and-be-seen
释义	see-and-be-seenadj. Brit. /ˌsiːən(d)biːˈsiːn/, U.S. /ˌsiənbiˈsin/ Origin: Formed within English, by conversion. Etymon: to see and to be seen at see v. Phrases 5. Etymology: < to see and to be seen at see v. Phrases 5. (attributive). 1. Designating a place where people go in order to look at and be noticed by other (esp. important or fashionable) people; designating this activity; relating to or characterized by this activity. Cf. see v. Phrases 5a.rare before 20th cent. ΚΠ 1838 Visitor Jan. 31/1 There are counter attractions in the city or town; the rich display in the mercer's shop, the morning calls, the ‘see and be seen’ promenade. 1938 S. Middleton Dining, Wining & Dancing in New York v. 1 Though ‘21’ is, undoubtedly, a see-and-be-seen spot, no one has ever been heard to complain of the food. 1960 Times 3 June 6/5 London audiences to which the social see-and-be-seen set attaches itself. 1984 Rotarian Jan. 28/2 Covent garden..is a conglomeration of shops and market stalls, restaurants, and eateries; a ‘see and be seen’ sort of place. 1992 Out Summer 58/2 Better Bodies and World Gym..both encourage a see-and-be-seen, trendy atmosphere. 2015 Washington Post (Nexis) 6 Sept. a35 It's..less of a see-and-be-seen socialite spot than Barcelona. 2. Aeronautics. Designating guidelines that aim to prevent mid-air collisions by encouraging pilots to look out for and maintain a safe distance from other aircraft, and to use lights to aid visibility; of or relating to such guidelines. Also occasionally: designating similar safety principles applied to road vehicles, pedestrians, etc. Cf. see v. Phrases 5b. ΚΠ 1946 Civil Aeronaut. Jrnl. 7 140/3 The Board is seeking comment on an alternate proposal—a simpler ‘see and be seen’ rule. 1961 Economist 25 Nov. 770/1 This mixing of ‘blind’ traffic with see-and-be-seen aircraft is particularly dangerous in overcrowded terminal areas. 2009 Daily Progress (Charlottesville, Va.) 9 Mar. He preaches the see-and-be-seen method of riding, with bright colors and lights at night... He helps bicyclists stay alive to ride again. 2014 Manawatu (N.Z.) Standard (Nexis) 23 July 1 It seemed the pilots in the Feilding crash did not exercise the ‘see and be seen’ rule. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1838
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