watch
look at attentively
To look at something for some time and pay attention to it.
to watch [something/someone]
- She likes to watch the sunset from her balcony.
- I watched the children play in the park.
- We stayed up late to watch the football match.
- Please watch the road while you're driving.
- He watched as the train pulled away.
- I watch TV every night.
- We watch birds in the garden.
- He watches his baby sister.
- She watches the cars go by.
- They watch the game together.
timepiece worn on body
A small clock you wear on your wrist or keep in your pocket.
- He looked at his watch and realized he was late.
- I bought a new watch yesterday.
- Her watch stopped working after it got wet.
- This watch is waterproof up to 50 meters.
- He wears a smart watch that tracks his steps.
- I have a new watch.
- She wears a gold watch.
- My watch is broken.
- He looks at his watch.
- This is my favorite watch.
be alert for danger
To look carefully for something dangerous or important.
to watch for [something]
- Watch for pedestrians when you drive through the city.
- The nurse watched for any changes in his condition.
- You should watch out for pickpockets in crowded areas.
- Parents must watch their children near water.
- Watch for falling rocks along this road.
- Watch for cars before you cross.
- Please watch your step.
- We must watch for danger.
- She watches for her friend at the station.
- Watch out for the dog.
period of guard duty
A time when someone guards or looks after something.
- The soldiers took turns standing watch.
- He was on night watch at the factory.
- During her watch, nothing unusual happened.
- The guard kept careful watch over the entrance.
- They maintained a constant watch on the prisoner.
- The guard is on watch now.
- He had the night watch.
- We take turns to stand watch.
- She is on watch until morning.
- They keep watch over the house.
- Base: watch
- Plural: watch, watches
- Base: watch
- 3rd Person Singular: watches
- Present Participle: watching
- Past: watched
on the watch for
1alert and looking for something specific
Looking carefully for something, often danger or chance.
- Police are on the watch for any suspicious activity.
- She's always on the watch for new fashion trends.
watch out
1be careful of danger
Be careful because something dangerous may happen.
- Watch out! There's a car coming.
- You need to watch out for icy roads in winter.
watch over
1protect by observing closely
To protect and care for someone or something by watching them closely.
- The babysitter watched over the children until their parents came home.
- Volunteers are watching over the endangered turtles.
watch your step
1be careful moving/behaving
Be careful when you walk or when you act, so you don't get hurt or cause trouble.
- Watch your step on the wet floor.
- You'd better watch your step around the boss.
watch your step
2Be careful walking or acting
Be careful about where you walk or how you behave so you don't get hurt or cause problems.
- Watch your step on these icy stairs.
- You’d better watch your step around the boss today.
keep an eye on
1Watch carefully for safety/attention
To watch someone or something carefully to make sure they are safe or doing what they should.
- Can you keep an eye on the kids while I cook?
- Can you keep an eye on my bag while I go to the restroom?
- Please keep an eye on my bag while I'm away.
- Parents should keep an eye on their children at the park.
- She kept an eye on the soup while it was cooking.
keep an eye on
2watch or monitor
to watch someone or something carefully
- Can you keep an eye on my bag while I buy a ticket?
- Please keep an eye on the children in the garden.
- We need to keep an eye on costs this month.