1view 
/ˈvju:/ noun
plural views /ˈvju:/ noun 1 [count] : an opinion or way of thinking about something
▪ What are your political views? = What are your views on/about politics? ▪ The views expressed herein are strictly those of the author. ▪ She has an old-fashioned view of women's roles in society. [=her ideas about women's roles are old-fashioned] ▪ There is no evidence to support that view. ▪ In my view the plan will fail. [=I think that the plan will fail] ▪ He takes the view [=he believes] that the economy will improve in the coming year. ▪ She takes a dim view of [=she disapproves of] their behavior. — see also point of view 2 [count] : the things that can be seen from a particular place
▪ The house has a view of the lake. [=you can see the lake when you are inside or near the house] ▪ a scenic/spectacular/beautiful view ▪ I asked for a room with a view. [=a room that allows you to see a beautiful or interesting scene from your window] 3 — used to say that something can or cannot be seen [count] ▪ I got a good view of the accident. [=I saw the accident clearly] ▪ You're blocking my view. ▪ Our view of the parade was obstructed. [=we could not see the parade because something was in front of us] [noncount] ▪ The ship slowly sailed out of view. ▪ The ship disappeared from view. ▪ Keep your hands in view [=keep them where they can be seen] at all times. ▪ The robbery was committed in (full) view of a group of tourists. ▪ Children, stay within view. [=stay where I can see you] ▪ The museum is within view of our hotel. [=we can see the museum from our hotel] 4 [count] : a picture of a place
▪ The postcard shows an aerial view of the bay. [=it shows a picture of the bay taken from an aircraft] ▪ a panoramic view of the mountains
▪ What are your political views? = What are your views on/about politics? ▪ The views expressed herein are strictly those of the author. ▪ She has an old-fashioned view of women's roles in society. [=her ideas about women's roles are old-fashioned] ▪ There is no evidence to support that view. ▪ In my view the plan will fail. [=I think that the plan will fail] ▪ He takes the view [=he believes] that the economy will improve in the coming year. ▪ She takes a dim view of [=she disapproves of] their behavior. — see also point of view
▪ The house has a view of the lake. [=you can see the lake when you are inside or near the house] ▪ a scenic/spectacular/beautiful view ▪ I asked for a room with a view. [=a room that allows you to see a beautiful or interesting scene from your window]
▪ The postcard shows an aerial view of the bay. [=it shows a picture of the bay taken from an aircraft] ▪ a panoramic view of the mountains
come in/into view — see 1come
heave into view — see 1heave
in plain view — see 1plain
in view of
somewhat formal 1 : when thinking about or considering (something)
▪ His current support of the plan is surprising in view of [=given] his earlier opposition. 2 : because of (something)
▪ In view of the fact that your payment is late, you'll have to pay a fine.
▪ His current support of the plan is surprising in view of [=given] his earlier opposition.
▪ In view of the fact that your payment is late, you'll have to pay a fine.
on view
: available to be seen
▪ His paintings are now on view [=they are being displayed] at the local museum.
▪ His paintings are now on view [=they are being displayed] at the local museum.
take the long view
: to think about the things that might happen in the future rather than only about the things that are happening now
▪ Investors should take the long view when considering where to put their money.
▪ Investors should take the long view when considering where to put their money.
with a view to
somewhat formal : with the hope or goal of (doing something)
▪ They have reorganized the department with a view to making it more efficient. [=in order to make it more efficient]
▪ They have reorganized the department with a view to making it more efficient. [=in order to make it more efficient]
