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Watch definition: to be alertly on the lookout, look attentively, or observe, as to see what comes, is done, or happens. See examples of WATCH used in a sentence.
3 [transitive] (informal) to be careful about something watch something/yourself Watch yourself (= be careful, because you are in a dangerous situation)! Watch your bag—there are thieves around. I have to watch every penny (= be careful what I spend). Watch your head on the low ceiling. watch where, what, etc… Hey, watch where you're going ...
The authorities maintained a careful watch over the establishment. They kept a vigilant watch for the enemy. Go in and see if you can find it in his study. I'll keep watch for you. Two soldiers were ordered to keep watch for enemy aircraft. prisoners on suicide watch (= being carefully watched as they might try to kill themselves)
When you watch something, you observe it or guard it — like when you watch the latest episode of your favorite television show or when you watch your baby cousin.
2 watch / ˈ wɑːtʃ/ noun. plural watches. Britannica Dictionary definition of WATCH. 1. [count] : a device that shows what time it is and that you wear on your wrist or carry in a pocket. He glanced/looked at his watch. digital watches. — compare clock; see also stopwatch, wristwatch. 2.
WATCH definition: 1. to look at something for a period of time: 2. to be careful about something: 3. to give…. Learn more.
Watch definition: To look or observe attentively or carefully; be closely observant.
