Wiktionary
in sight
prep.phr. 1 In a place where something can be seen. 2 Figuratively near or close in either distance or time.
WordNet
in sight
adj. at or within a reasonable distance for seeing; "not a policeman in sight"; "kept the monkey in view" [syn: in view]
Usage examples of "in sight".
Toledo hove in sight, and across the river came the sound of the city clocks tolling the hour.
Keep subject in sight, but stay back and try not to attract his attention.