Watch

/wɒtʃ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small timepiece worn typically on the wrist.

He glanced at his watch to check the time before the meeting.

A period of observation or surveillance.

The guard took his watch from midnight to 4 AM.

verb

To look at or observe attentively over a period of time.

They gathered to watch the fireworks display on New Year's Eve.

To be careful or vigilant.

You need to watch where you are going in the crowded market.

From Old English 'wacian' meaning to be awake, to be vigilant.

watch out

Be cautious or alert to avoid danger.

watch and learn

Observe someone in order to learn how to do something.

keep watch

To keep someone or something under observation.

timepiece

An instrument for measuring time.

vigil

A period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep.

surveillance

Close observation, especially of a suspected lawbreaker.

To check the time.

I gotta watch before the meeting starts.

To keep an eye on something.

Can you watch this for me while I step out?