watch

watch · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

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

  2. 2.

    To keep someone or something under careful observation.

  3. 3.

    To be careful about something; to take heed.

  4. 4.

    To view a program or movie.

  5. 5.

    A small timepiece worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket.

  6. 6.

    An act or instance of carefully observing someone or something.

  7. 7.

    A period during which a person is on duty, especially on a ship.

Related words

Antonyms: ignore, neglect
See also: clock, look, observe, see
Synonyms: look at, monitor, observe, view

Etymology

From Old English "waecce" meaning "a watching, vigil," related to "waeccan" meaning "to be awake." The timepiece sense developed in the 16th century from the earlier "clock watch," referring to a clock for keeping time during night watches on ships.