to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
Example sentences
私の家がある丘は市の全景を見渡すことができる。
The hill on which my house stands commands a full view of the city.
見渡すと、既に船はかなり沖の方にいた。
Looking around the boat was already quite far out in the open sea.
彼は誰かを待っているかのようにあたりを見渡していた。
He was looking around as if he was expecting someone.