surveil

/sərˈveɪl/
verb
  1. To watch or monitor someone or something closely, often secretly or for security reasons.
    • The company decided to surveil its computer network to prevent data breaches.
    • Police used cameras to surveil the busy intersection and catch traffic violators.
    • The security team was hired to surveil the building for any suspicious activity.
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