watch
/wɑtʃ/
noun
- A small timepiece worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket.
- She received a gold watch for her retirement.
- My watch is five minutes fast.
- He checked his watch to see what time it was.
- The act of watching or observing something, especially for a period of time.
- The guard kept a close watch on the gate.
- The bird watcher maintained a silent watch for hours.
- We took turns keeping watch during the night.
- A period of duty, especially on a ship or in a security role.
- The security team changed watch at dawn.
- He was assigned the first watch of the night.
- The sailor stood the midnight watch.
verb
- To look at something for a period of time, especially something that is moving or changing.
- We watched a movie together last night.
- She watched the children play in the park.
- I like to watch the sunset from my balcony.
- To pay attention to something carefully; to monitor.
- Watch the pot so the water doesn't boil over.
- The security guard watches the entrance all night.
- You need to watch your step on the icy sidewalk.
- To take care of or protect someone or something.
- Can you watch my bag while I go to the restroom?
- The dog watches the house when we are away.
- She watches her younger brother after school.