overwatch
/ˈoʊvərˌwɑtʃ/
noun
- The act or position of watching over someone or something, especially for protection or security.
- The security team provided overwatch during the VIP's visit.
- We set up an overwatch on the hill to keep an eye on the camp.
- The guard maintained constant overwatch of the entrance.
verb
- To watch over or supervise someone or something to ensure safety, security, or proper functioning.
- The lifeguard will overwatch the pool area during open swim hours.
- Our team leader was asked to overwatch the new employees during their first week.
- The security system is designed to overwatch the entire building 24/7.
- In military or tactical contexts, to provide protective surveillance or covering fire from a position of advantage.
- We need two soldiers to overwatch the intersection while the convoy passes.
- The drone can overwatch the patrol route and alert us to any threats.
- The sniper team was positioned on the ridge to overwatch the valley below.