1. to fail to notice or consider something
2. to have a view of something from above
3. to choose not to punish or criticize someone for a mistake or fault

Examples

• The teacher overlooks minor spelling errors in creative writing assignments.
• Our hotel room overlooks the ocean.
• The balcony overlooks the entire city.
• I hope you can overlook my tardiness this morning.
• She often overlooks important details in her reports.
• The castle overlooks the valley below.
• Please overlook his rude behavior; he’s having a difficult day.