Définition anglaise de “watch”

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Définition de "watch" - Dictionnaire Anglais

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watchverb

uk /wɒtʃ/ us /wɑːtʃ/

watch verb (LOOK AT)

A1 [ I or T ] to look at something for a period of time, especially something that is changing or moving:

I had dinner and watched TV for a couple of hours.

He spent the entire afternoon watching a cricket match.

[ + obj + infinitive without to ] I watched him get into a cab.

I got the feeling I was being watched.

[ + obj + -ing verb ] I sit by the window and watch people walking past.

[ + question word ] Just watch how he slides that ball in past the goalkeeper.

Bonner watched helplessly as they drove away without him.

She'll pretend that she hasn't seen us - you watch.

› [ T ] to stay with someone or something, such as a child, for a short time to make certain that he, she, or it is safe:

If you want me to watch the kids for a couple of hours while you go out, just let me know.

Could you watch my bags for me, while I go to the toilet?

More examples

You can watch the trains going by from this window.
Practically the whole nation watched the ceremony on television.
He watches a lot of TV.
We sat on the beach watching a spectacular sunset.
Thousands of fans packed into the stadium to watch the match.

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Using the eyes

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Defending and protecting

watch verb (BE CAREFUL)

B2 [ T ] to be careful of something:

I have to watch my weight (= be careful not to become too heavy) now I'm not exercising so much.

Watch your language (= do not use rude words), young man!

[ + (that) ] Watch (that) you don't get glue on your fingers.

[ + question word ] Watch what you're doing with that knife, Jim, it's sharp.

You need to watch him - he's a strange character.

More examples

You need to watch those car dealers.
Watch the mosquitos - they can give you a nasty bite.
Watch what you're doing with that stick!.

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Paying attention and being careful

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watchnoun

uk /wɒtʃ/ us /wɑːtʃ/

watch noun (SMALL CLOCK)

A1 [ C ] a small clock that is worn on a strap around the wrist or, sometimes, connected to a piece of clothing by a chain:

My watch seems to have stopped (= stopped working).

He glanced nervously at his watch.

More examples

Repairing a watch is a very fiddly job.
She took/cast a glance at her watch.
The watch mechanism is extremely intricate and very difficult to repair.
Does your watch keep good time?
On the bottom of the watch it said 'Swiss-made'.

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Watches & clocks

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watch noun (LOOKING)

› [ S or U ] the activity of watching or giving attention to something or someone, especially to make certain nothing bad happens:

The police keep a close watch on gang members.

The soldiers slept at night, except for one who stayed awake on watch/to keep watch.

› [ S ] a person or group of soldiers or guards whose duty is to protect a person, place, or thing from danger or attack

› [ C ] a particular period of time during which a person or a group of soldiers or guards has the duty of protecting and warning of danger:

the night watch

More examples

I sometimes just look out the window and keep a watch on the comings and goings of everyone in the street.
Her parents used to keep a jealous watch over her when she was young.
Management keep a close watch on bullying in the workplace.
She keeps a close watch on her husband to see that he behaves himself.
You need to keep a close watch on him. He's a real troublemaker.