Definition of watch - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
viewtr. observe something on television or at an eventtr.
- We will watch the football match tonight.
2.
careful observationtr./intr. look at something carefully for a period of timetr./intr.
- She watched the birds from her window.
3.
guardtr. be responsible for someone or something's safetytr.
- Please watch the kids while I cook.
4.
surveilfollow someone secretly or spy on them
- The detective was hired to watch the suspect.
Noun
1.
timekeepingportable timepiece worn on the wrist or carried
- He checked the time on his watch.
2.
surveillanceclose observation for a specific purpose
- Keep a watch on the stove while I'm gone..
3.
vigilRare period of wakefulness during the nightRare
- She kept watch by the bedside all night.
4.
guard dutyRare period of time when guarding is keptRare
- He was on watch from midnight to four.
5.
nautical dutyTECH. group of sailors on duty during a specific periodTECH.
- The starboard watch took over at noon.
Images of watch
portable timepiece worn on the wrist or carried
Expressions with watch
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stay alert and careful to avoid danger or harm
Watch out when crossing the street!
to guard or protect someone or something
She was hired to watch over the children at the playground..
watch carefully for safety or during a period of vigilance
They keep watch all night to protect the camp.
keep guard to ensure safety or security
The soldier was assigned to stand watch overnight.
move carefully to avoid obstacles
Watch your step on the icy sidewalk.
be alert to potential danger or problems
Watch out for falling rocks on the trail.
monitor something or someone carefully
The security team keeps a close watch on the premises.
look at the clock repeatedly
During the meeting, he kept watching the clock.
look at the sky for something
Every night, they watch the skies for shooting stars.
be cautious in your actions
You should watch your step when dealing with sensitive topics.
sarcastic retort telling someone to check their own timepiece
When I asked the time, he said, "Time you got a watch."
observe without participating
She chose to watch from the sidelines during the debate.
be cautious of betrayal or harm
In the office, she always watches her back.
speak carefully to avoid being rude or offensive
Please watch your language; there are children sitting right behind you.
look very closely at everything someone does
The teacher watched his every step during the test.
look at television for entertainment or information
We like to watch the box after dinner.
pay attention for future updates or changes
The project is underway, so watch this space.
be careful of potential danger or harm
In this neighborhood, you need to watch your back.
be careful with the words you use
You should watch your language when speaking to elders.
be careful with what you say
You should watch your mouth when talking to elders.
observe a heated argument or fight unfold
When they discuss politics, just watch the fur fly.
do something very dull or uninteresting
Watching the lecture felt like watching the paint dry.
according to someone's timekeeping device
It's 3 PM by my watch.
during the time one is responsible
The incident happened on his watch, so he was held accountable.
Origin of watch
Old English, wæcce (watchfulness)
Terms with watch included in their meaning
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time indicators
pointers on the face of a clock or watch
cinema
place to watch films for entertainment
spectator event
event where people gather to watch football
perception
observe or watch something with attention
entertainment
watch films at a movie theater
media
people who watch or listen to media
security group
group of people or vehicles sent to keep watch
espionage
secretly watch someone to gather information
television
watch a television program or video
absorb eagerly
listen or watch eagerly
monitoring
watch closely to ensure safety or progress
venue
bar where people watch football games
site watch
task of watching over a place or person
monitor control
watch or control something to prevent problems
vigilance
watch something or someone very carefully
observation
watch carefully for something or someone
protection
watch over to ensure safety or security
physical sight
watch something so it does not leave your sight
observe outcome
watch and find out the result
observe passively
watch without participating
care
watch and take care of others
television
using cable television as the way to watch
timekeeping
hand on a clock or watch that indicates seconds
monitoring places
video camera used to watch and protect places from danger
Examples of watch in a sentence
They gathered to watch the fireworks display. Please watch the pot so it doesn't boil over. He watched the clock during the exam. He was hired to watch the museum at night. Can you watch the door while I grab my keys? Police watched the dealer from an unmarked car.
Someone has been watching her for weeks. She wore a vintage watch on her wrist. The watch was a gift from his grandfather. The guard kept a watch over the entrance. They maintained a watch on the weather conditions. The soldiers took turns on watch throughout the night. During the storm, the lighthouse keeper maintained a vigilant watch. The sailors changed watch at dawn. Her watch ended when the relief guard arrived. The captain assigned the night watch to the new crew. During the storm, the watch remained vigilant on deck.
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- French:regarder, montre, ...
- German:ansehen, Armbanduhr, ...
- Italian:guardare, orologio, ...
- Spanish:ver, reloj, ...
- Portuguese:assistir, relógio, ...
- Chinese:观看, 手表, ...
- Japanese:観る, 腕時計, ...
- Arabic:شاهد, ساعَة, ...
- Hebrew:לִצְפּוֹת, שָׁעוֹן, ...
- Russian:смотреть, часы, ...
- Ukrainian:дивитися, годинник, ...
- Hindi:देखना, घड़ी, ...
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