oversee
gb/ˈoʊvɚsˌi/ us/ˈoʊvɚsˌi/
B2
English
~ 4800
felügyel, irányít
VERB
B2
1
Usage pattern:
to oversee [something/someone]
She oversees the marketing department to ensure campaigns run smoothly.
Ő felügyeli a marketingosztály munkáját, hogy a kampányok zökkenőmentesen fussanak.
The teacher oversees the students during the exam.
A tanár felügyel a diákokra a vizsga alatt.
He was hired to oversee the construction of the new bridge.
The committee will oversee the implementation of the new policy.
As project manager, she oversees a team of ten engineers.
Learner examples
My boss oversees my work every day.
A főnököm mindennap felügyeli a munkámat.
The manager oversees the shop staff.
Az üzletvezető felügyeli az üzlet dolgozóit.
He oversees a big building project.
A teacher oversees the test.
They oversee the making of the product.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'oversee' with 'overlook'. 'Overlook' can mean to miss noticing something, which is the opposite of careful supervision.
Meaning
Supervise and manage others
Collocations
oversee operations
|oversee a project
|oversee staff
|oversee development
|oversee production
Synonyms
supervise (Very close in meaning; often interchangeable, but 'supervise' can suggest closer or more direct monitoring.)
|
manage (Broader than 'oversee', can include planning and decision-making beyond supervision.)
Antonyms
neglect (To fail to give proper attention or care, the opposite of actively overseeing.)
Themes
business
|management
|workplace
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To watch and guide the work of people or activities to make sure they are done well.
To be responsible for and direct the work, activities, or performance of people or processes.
Grammar
Dictionary form
oversee
IPA
GB/ˈoʊvɚsˌi/
US/ˈoʊvɚsˌi/
Syllables & stress
over - see (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (over)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: oversee
- 3rd Person Singular: oversees
- Present Participle: overseeing
- Past: oversaw
- Past Participle: overseen
Word family
Forms
oversees
verb
overseeing
verb
oversaw
verb
overseen
verb
Related words
Highlights
- Irregular past: oversaw Verb
- Irregular past participle: overseen Verb
Expressions
oversee a project
1/ˈoʊvɚsˌi ə pɹˈɑd͡ʒɛkt/
fixed phrase
Manage a specific project
To be in charge of making sure a project is done well and on time.
Examples
- He will oversee a project to build new housing.
- The engineer is overseeing a project to improve the road.
oversee development
1/ˈoʊvɚsˌi dɪvˈɛləpmənt/
fixed phrase
Manage creation or growth
To be in charge of making something new or helping it grow or improve.
Examples
- She oversees development of the company's new app.
- The director will oversee development in rural areas.
oversee operations
1/ˈoʊvɚsˌi ˌɑpɚˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
Manage business activities
To be in charge of running a business or part of it.
Examples
- She was hired to oversee operations at the new branch.
- The CEO personally oversees operations during the busy season.