📒 to look at somebody/something for a time, paying attention to what happens
- watch somebody/something I was in the living room, watching TV.
- A large crowd watched the game on Saturday.
- to watch a film/movie/video/show
📒 to take care of somebody/something for a short time
- watch somebody/something for somebody Could you watch my bags for me while I buy a paper?
- watch something It's OK, I can watch the baby for a while.
📒 to be careful about something
- watch yourself Watch yourself! (= be careful, because you're in a dangerous situation)
- watch something Watch your bag—there are thieves around.
- Watch your head on the low ceiling.
📒 to pay attention to a situation so that you notice any changes
- watch something We're watching the situation very carefully.
- This election is being closely watched in the region.
- The food retail sector is one to watch.
📒 to observe somebody's activities without their knowledge, especially over a period of time
- be (being) watched He didn't know he was being watched by the authorities.
📒 to be careful about what you say in order not to upset or offend somebody
- Watch your language, young man!
- The referee told the players to mind their language.
📒 to walk carefully
📒 to behave in a careful and sensible way
- You’d better watch your step with him if you don’t want trouble.
📒 to protect yourself against danger
- She'd better watch her back if she wants to hold onto the top job.
📒 to be careful not to work longer than the required time; to think more about when your work will finish than about the work itself
- employees who are always watching the clock
📒 used to say that when you are impatient for something to happen, time seems to pass very slowly
📒 used as a warning to somebody to be careful
📒 to be careful what you say in order not to offend somebody or make them angry
📒 used in orders, to tell somebody to wait for more news about something to be announced
- I can't tell you any more right now, but watch this space.
📒 to be sure that you know what the time is, so that you finish something at the correct time, or are not late for something
- I'll have to watch the time. I need to leave early today.
📒 to relax and watch people in a public place
- We sat outside a cafe, watching the world go by.
- I love just watching the world go by.