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vt. To observe closely, spy on, reconnoiter, snoop, eavesdrop. Cf. kilo. Hākilo, ihola lākou iāia (Luka 14.1), they watched him.

v. To observe narrowly; to watch closely and attentively.

2. To look at what one is about to do. Luk. 14:1. To watch one's actions or conduct, generally to find occasion, or with some evil design. Mar. 3:2.

3. To eaves-drop or listen secretly, expecting something bad; ua hakilo aku au ia mea ma e ohumu ana.

4. To act the spy. See the root KILO. To watch, as a thief does if any one sees him.

Hakilo (hā'-kī'-lo), v.

/ hā'-kī'-lo / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

1. To observe narrowly; to watch closely and attentively.

2. To watch another's actions or conduct, generally.

3. To eavesdrop or listen secretly, expecting something bad: ua hakilo aku au ia mea ma e ohumu ana.

4. To act the spy. Syn: Kilo.

to spy, watch narrowly.

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