watch

Definition von watch im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch: A particular time period when guarding is kept
The second watch of the night began at midnight.; To act as a lookout; To observe over a period of time; to notice or pay attention
Put a little baking soda in some vinegar and watch what happens.; A portable or wearable timepiece
More people today carry a watch on their wrists than in their pockets.; A group of sailors and officers aboard a ship or shore station with a common period of duty: starboard watch, port watch; To attend to dangers to or regarding
Watch what you say.; To be awake
So on the morne Sir Trystram, Sir Gareth and Sir Dynadan arose early and went unto Sir Palomydes chambir, and there they founde hym faste aslepe, for he had all nyght wacched .; A period of time on duty, usually four hours in length; the officers and crew who tend the working of a vessel during the same watch. (FM 55–501); To mind, attend, or guard
He has to watch the kids that afternoon.; To look at, see, or view for a period of time
I'm tired of watching TV.; To be vigilant or on one's guard; A person or group of people who guard
The watch stopped the travelers at the city gates.; To be wary or cautious of
You should watch that guy. He has a reputation for lying.; To remain awake with a sick or dying person; to maintain a vigil; {v} not to sleep, to guard, tend, observe; {n} a guard, sentinel, pocket-timepiece, the space of time in which one person watches; An object created by you via the StockAlerts com web site to watch the market for a condition that you specify and send an alert when that condition is satisfied; a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe a small portable timepiece a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty observe with attention; "They watched as the murderer was executed"; Portable timepiece designed to be worn on the wrist or carried in the pocket. The first watches appeared shortly after 1500, when the mainspring (see spring) was invented as a replacement for weights in driving clocks. The progressive miniaturization of electronic components in recent decades has made possible the development of all-electronic watches, in which the necessary transistors, resistors, capacitors, and other elements are all on one or several miniature integrated circuits, or chips. Such circuitry enables them to perform several timekeeping functions and also makes possible digital readouts of the time; clock in one's hand; To serve the purpose of a watchman by floating properly in its place; said of a buoy; A period of time on duty, usually four hours in length; the officers and crew who tend the working of a vessel during the same watch; 1 A period of duty to which part of a boat's crew is assigned; 2 Crew members assigned for a period of duty; follow with the eyes or the mind; "Keep an eye on the baby, please!"; "The world is watching Sarajevo"; "She followed the men with the binoculars; a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty; Gulliver's watch, and timepieces in general, figure in the first voyage only Samuel Johnson, who otherwise gave Swift little credit, "allowed very great merit to the inventory of articles found in the pockets of the Man Mountain, particularly the description of his watch, which it was conjectured was his God, as he consulted it upon all occasions " [Boswell's Life of Johnson, Friday, 24 March 1775] "a wonderful kind of Engine which appeared to be a Globe, half Silver, and half of some transparent Metal we saw certain strange Figures circularly drawn which made an incessant Noise like that of a Water-Mill And we conjecture it is either some unknown Animal, or the God that he worships: " Lilliputian description of Gulliver's pocket watch (I: 2); Dogwatch; A small timepiece, or chronometer, to be carried about the person, the machinery of which is moved by a spring; look attentively; "watch a basketball game"; To give heed to; to observe the actions or motions of, for any purpose; to keep in view; not to lose from sight and observation; as, to watch the progress of a bill in the legislature; – Any of the periods of duty into which the day is divided on a ship, so that the work is shared among alternating shifts of the crew; observe or determine by looking; "Watch how the dog chases the cats away"; In some cases, initial action must be taken by concerned interests, such as livestock and equipment removal from the lowest overflow areas This level may produce overbank flows sufficient to cause minor flooding of low-lying areas and local roads; see or watch; "view a show on television"; "This program will be seen all over the world"; "view an exhibition"; "Catch a show on Broadway"; "see a movie"; An allotted portion of time, usually four hour for standing watch, or being on deck ready for duty; observe with attention; "They watched as the murderer was executed"; Issued when hazardous weather of hydrologic conditions are possible but its occurrence, location and/or timing is still uncertain A watch is intended to provide lead time so those who need to set plans in motion may do so; To be awake; to be or continue without sleep; to wake; to keep vigil; Women Acting Together for Change; a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe; Forecast issued well in advance to alert the public of the possibility of a particular hazard (eg tornado watch, flash flood watch); A "watch" means that severe weather is threatening and may occur in your area Listen to the radio or watch television for information and advice; (1) one of the seven divisions of the nautical day; (2) one of two divisions of the seamen forming the ship's company; a small portable timepiece; To be attentive or vigilant; to give heed; to be on the lookout; to keep guard; to act as sentinel; The period of the night during which a person does duty as a sentinel, or guard; the time from the placing of a sentinel till his relief; hence, a division of the night; Indicates that conditions are favorable for the development of the specified severe weather condition; Indicating that a particular hazard is possible, i e , that conditions are more favorable than usual for its occurrence A watch is a recommendation for planning, preparation and increased awareness (i e to be alert for changing weather, listen for further information and think about what to do if danger materializes); be vigilant, be on the lookout, be on one's guard, be careful; "Watch out for pickpockets!"; The post or office of a watchman; also, the place where a watchman is posted, or where a guard is kept; a person employed to watch for something to happen; {f} see, look; pay attention; supervise, safeguard; be careful; observe; be alert; guard; keep a vigil; Cf; a devotional watch (especially on the eve of a religious festival); follow with the eyes or the mind; "Keep an eye on the baby, please!"; "The world is watching Sarajevo"; "She followed the men with the binoculars"; That part, usually one half, of the officers and crew, who together attend to the working of a vessel for an allotted time, usually four hours; Storm conditions pose a threat to coastal areas, generally within 36 hours; A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather event has increased significantly, but the occurrence, location and timing are still uncertain; To be expectant; to look with expectation; to wait; to seek opportunity; A forecast issued well in advance of a severe weather event to alert the public of the possibility of a particular hazard, such as tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, flash and river floods, winter storms, or heavy snows; The act of watching; forbearance of sleep; vigil; wakeful, vigilant, or constantly observant attention; close observation; guard; preservative or preventive vigilance; formerly, a watching or guarding by night; el reloj; watch television, mirar la television; The day at sea is divided into six four-hour periods Three groups of watchstanders are on duty for four hours and then off for eight, then back to duty Seamen often work overtime during their off time WAYBILL - A non-negotiable document that acts as a receipt for the goods and evidence of the contract of carriage WW - Weather working; A duty station which a person is given for a set amount of time usually 4 hours (1 hour during indoc) The duties usually involve "keeping a watch" over what is occurring in a particular area and logging all activity During indoctrination a "Fire Watch" is held during the night to teach watch-standing skills and logbook entries; Period (usually of 4 hours) spent on duty, not just watching; {i} small clock that is usually worn on the wrist, wristwatch; patrolling; guarding; patrol or guard duty; crew or persons on duty; state of alert (Meteorology); observation; The watches are designated as the port watch, and the starboard watch; a POST OR PERIOD OF DUTY [E G Quarterdeck watch; phone; dempsey dumpster watch; after lookout sounding watch etc ]; a watch light; To remain awake with any one as nurse or attendant; to attend on the sick during the night; as, to watch with a man in a fever
watch cap: A knitted cap, such as the one worn by a seaman when on watch
watch glass: An item of glass laboratory equipment consisting of a simple slightly concave circle of glass. It is a general utility item, used to hold small samples, to evaporate liquids, to cover a beaker, and so on
watch in two: The practice of having two alternate watches aboard a ship or vessel
watch it: To be careful or cautious; to pay attention to what one is doing (usually imperative)
Hey, watch it! You nearly hit me.
watch like a hawk: to observe (someone or something) closely and keenly
watch lists: plural form of watch list
watch night: The night during which January 1 enters
The first watch night services ever held in Grace Protestant Episcopal Church were but poorly attended,... .
watch one's mouth: To be careful about what one says, especially with regard to disrespectful or profane language
watch one's mouth: In the imperative form, used as a warning to avoid or stop using inappropriate language, especially profanity, or disrespectful utterances
watch one's step: To move cautiously
watch one's step: To be cautious
watch out: To be aware or conscious; to look closely or carefully; to use caution. Often used in the imperative
Watch out for low doorways, so you don’t hit your head.
watch over: To guard and protect
She stayed up all night to watch over the sick infant.
watch paint dry: To watch something that has virtually no movement, hence, something very boring
I expected his new play to be as good as the last, but it was like watching paint dry.
watch pocket: A small pocket in the waistband of mens' trousers or other garment for carrying a pocket watch
watch the world go by: To pause and remain still whilst doing nothing but surveying the environment around oneself
I think I'll just sit under this tree and watch the world go by.
watch this space: An indication that a development will follow
watch your six: watch your back
watch-cap: Alternative spelling of watch cap
watch glass: (Kimya) A watch glass is a circular, slightly piece of glass used in chemistry as a surface to evaporate a liquid, to hold solids while being weighed, or as a cover for a beaker. The latter use is generally applied to prevent dust or other particles entering the beaker; the watch glass does not completely seal the beaker, and so gas exchanges still occur
watch your back: Be careful of the people around you, making certain that they do nothing to harm you: "I have to watch my back at work - there are a lot of people who would like my job."
watch your p's and q's: (deyim) Be polite, mind your manners: "At the banquet, remember your manners. Watch your P's and Q's."
watch 1: If you tell someone to watch a particular person or thing, you are warning them to be careful that the person or thing does not get out of control or do something unpleasant. You really ought to watch these quiet types If you're watching the calories, don't have mayonnaise
watch 1: If you are on the watch for something, you are expecting it to happen and you therefore pay attention to events so that you will notice it when it does happen. Environmentalists will be on the watch for damage to wildlife. = on the lookout
watch 1: If you watch someone or something, you look at them, usually for a period of time, and pay attention to what is happening. The man was standing in his doorway watching him He watched the barman prepare the beer he had ordered Chris watched him sipping his brandy I watched as Amy ate a few nuts
watch 1: If you watch people, especially children or animals, you are responsible for them, and make sure that they are not in danger. Parents can't be expected to watch their children 24 hours a day
watch 1: You say `watch it' in order to warn someone to be careful, especially when you want to threaten them about what will happen if they are not careful. `Now watch it, Patsy,' the Sergeant told her
watch 1: If you watch someone, you follow them secretly or spy on them. Ella was scared that someone was watching her
watch 1: If someone keeps watch, they look and listen all the time, while other people are asleep or doing something else, so that they can warn them of danger or an attack. Jose, as usual, had climbed a tree to keep watch
watch 1: You say to someone `you watch' or `just watch' when you are predicting that something will happen, and you are very confident that it will happen as you say. You watch. Things will get worse before they get better
watch 1: Please look at category
watch 1: to watch your step: see step
watch 1: A watch is a period of carefully looking and listening, often while other people are asleep and often as a military duty, so that you can warn them of danger or an attack. I had the first watch that May evening
watch 1: If you watch a situation or event, you pay attention to it or you are aware of it, but you do not influence it. Human rights groups have been closely watching the case Annoyed commuters could only watch as the departure time ticked by
watch 1: If you watch something on television or an event such as a sports match, you spend time looking at it, especially when you see it from the beginning to the end. I'd stayed up late to watch the film They spent a great deal of time watching television
watch 1: If someone is being kept under watch, they are being guarded or observed all the time
watch 1: If someone is on watch, they have the job of carefully looking and listening, often while other people are asleep and often as a military duty, so that they can warn them of danger or an attack. Apart from two men on watch in the engine-room, everyone was asleep
watch 1: If you keep watch on events or a situation, you pay attention to what is happening, so that you can take action at the right moment. US officials have been keeping close watch on the situation
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watch 2: A watch is a small clock which you wear on a strap on your wrist, or on a chain
watch and ward: constant wakefulness, constant awareness
watch band: band for strapping a watch on the wrist
watch cap: a knitted dark blue wool cap worn by seamen in cold or stormy weather
watch cap: wool cap that covers the head and neck
watch cap: A dark blue knitted cap worn in cold weather, especially by enlisted naval personnel
watch case: the metal case in which the works of a watch are housed
watch chain: type of chain to which a miniature clock is attached
watch crystal: cover that protects the face of a watch; concavo-convex glass that covers and protects the face of a watch
watch fire: a fire lighted at night as a signal
watch fire: fire that is set as a signal; fire that is lighted at nigh to provide heat and light to guards
watch fire: A fire kept burning at night, as for a signal or by a guard
watch for: If you watch for something or watch out for it, you pay attention so that you notice it, either because you do not want to miss it or because you want to avoid it. We'll be watching for any developments He called out to them to watch out for the unexploded mine. = look out for
watch glass: laboratory glassware; a shallow glass dish used as an evaporating surface or to cover a beaker
watch glass: small shallow dish for holding small quantity of a solution; small dish used in laboratories to evaporate liquids (Science); protective transparent cover (glass or plastic) for covering the face of a clock or watch
watch guard: watch strap, something used to fasten a watch to one's wrist
watch his step: be careful where he walks
watch key: winder consisting of a key with a square hole; used for winding some watches
watch key: {i} key with a square hole whichis used for winding watches
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watch list: List of securities under surveillance by either a brokerage firm, exchange or other self-regulatory organization A security may be on a watch list for various business or regulatory reasons
watch list: A list of securities selected for special surveillance by a brokerage, exchange, or regulatory organization; firms on the list are often takeover targets, companies planning to issue new securities, or stocks showing unusual activity
watch list: A list of firms or securities selected for special surveillance by a brokerage, stock exchange or provincial regulatory organization; firms on the list are often takeover targets, companies planning to issue new securities or stocks showing unusual activity
watch list: A list of securities selected for special surveillance by a brokerage, exchange or regulatory organization; firms on the list are often takeover targets, companies planning to issue new securities or stocks showing unusual activity
watch meeting: A religious meeting held in the closing hours of the year
watch night: a devotional service (especially on New Year's Eve)
watch night: long night without sleeping; New Year's Eve, December 31; Christmas Eve, December 24
watch one's step: be careful with what one does
watch out: be careful
watch out: If you tell someone to watch out, you are warning them to be careful, because something unpleasant might happen to them or they might get into difficulties. You have to watch out because there are land mines all over the place = look out
watch out: be vigilant, be on the lookout, be on one's guard, be careful; "Watch out for pickpockets!"
watch out for: see watch for
watch out for: beware of; be careful of
watch over: If you watch over someone or something, you pay attention to them to make sure that nothing bad happens to them. The guards were originally hired to watch over the houses as they were being built. = watch
watch over: guard, protect, supervise
watch over: follow with the eyes or the mind; "Keep an eye on the baby, please!"; "The world is watching Sarajevo"; "She followed the men with the binoculars"
watch pocket: {i} fob, small pocket in a vest or pants to hold a pocket watch
watch television: view the television set
watch tower: high tower from which watch is kept, lookout post
watch-: look attentively; "watch a basketball game"
watch-: A "watch" means that severe weather is threatening and may occur in your area Listen to the radio or watch television for information and advice
watch-: Women Acting Together for Change
watch-: observe with attention; "They watched as the murderer was executed"
watch-: a person employed to watch for something to happen
watch-: (1) one of the seven divisions of the nautical day; (2) one of two divisions of the seamen forming the ship's company
watch-: Indicates that conditions are favorable for the development of the specified severe weather condition
watch-: observe or determine by looking; "Watch how the dog chases the cats away"
watch-: A duty station which a person is given for a set amount of time usually 4 hours (1 hour during indoc) The duties usually involve "keeping a watch" over what is occurring in a particular area and logging all activity During indoctrination a "Fire Watch" is held during the night to teach watch-standing skills and logbook entries
watch-: follow with the eyes or the mind; "Keep an eye on the baby, please!"; "The world is watching Sarajevo"; "She followed the men with the binoculars"
watch-: A forecast issued well in advance of a severe weather event to alert the public of the possibility of a particular hazard, such as tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, flash and river floods, winter storms, or heavy snows
watch-: Forecast issued well in advance to alert the public of the possibility of a particular hazard (eg tornado watch, flash flood watch)
watch-: The day at sea is divided into six four hour periods Three groups of watchstanders are on duty for four hours and then off for eight, then back to duty Seamen often work overtime during their off time
watch-: find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort; "I want to see whether she speaks French"; "See whether it works"; "find out if he speaks Russian"; "Check whether the train leaves on time"
watch-: clock in one's hand
watch-: Issued when hazardous weather of hydrologic conditions are possible but its occurrence, location and/or timing is still uncertain A watch is intended to provide lead time so those who need to set plans in motion may do so
watch-: a watch light
watch-: see or watch; "view a show on television"; "This program will be seen all over the world"; "view an exhibition"; "Catch a show on Broadway"; "see a movie"
watch-: Indicating that a particular hazard is possible, i e , that conditions are more favorable than usual for its occurrence A watch is a recommendation for planning, preparation and increased awareness (i e to be alert for changing weather, listen for further information and think about what to do if danger materializes)
watch-: A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather event has increased significantly, but the occurrence, location and timing are still uncertain
watch-: a POST OR PERIOD OF DUTY [E G Quarterdeck watch; phone; dempsey dumpster watch; after lookout sounding watch etc ]
watch-: An object created by you via the StockAlerts com web site to watch the market for a condition that you specify and send an alert when that condition is satisfied
watch-: The day at sea is divided into six four-hour periods Three groups of watchstanders are on duty for four hours and then off for eight, then back to duty Seamen often work overtime during their off time WAYBILL - A non-negotiable document that acts as a receipt for the goods and evidence of the contract of carriage WW - Weather working
watch-: the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty
watch-: be vigilant, be on the lookout, be on one's guard, be careful; "Watch out for pickpockets!"
watch-: a small portable timepiece
watch-: a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty
watch-: Storm conditions pose a threat to coastal areas, generally within 36 hours
watch-: a devotional watch (especially on the eve of a religious festival)
watch-: Gulliver's watch, and timepieces in general, figure in the first voyage only Samuel Johnson, who otherwise gave Swift little credit, "allowed very great merit to the inventory of articles found in the pockets of the Man Mountain, particularly the description of his watch, which it was conjectured was his God, as he consulted it upon all occasions " [Boswell's Life of Johnson, Friday, 24 March 1775] "a wonderful kind of Engine which appeared to be a Globe, half Silver, and half of some transparent Metal we saw certain strange Figures circularly drawn which made an incessant Noise like that of a Water-Mill And we conjecture it is either some unknown Animal, or the God that he worships: " Lilliputian description of Gulliver's pocket watch (I: 2)
watch-: In some cases, initial action must be taken by concerned interests, such as livestock and equipment removal from the lowest overflow areas This level may produce overbank flows sufficient to cause minor flooding of low-lying areas and local roads
watch-: 1 A period of duty to which part of a boat's crew is assigned; 2 Crew members assigned for a period of duty
watch-: Period (usually of 4 hours) spent on duty, not just watching
watch-: a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
watch-: el reloj; watch television, mirar la television
watch-: – Any of the periods of duty into which the day is divided on a ship, so that the work is shared among alternating shifts of the crew
watch-glass: hour glass, glass filled with sand that falls to the other side (used to measure time)
analog watch: US spelling of analogue watch
analogue watch: A watch that displays time by means of a dial and hands, in contradistinction to a digital watch
death-watch beetle: A woodboring beetle, namely a beetle whose larvae are xylophagous
death-watch beetles: plural form of death-watch beetle
digital watch: A watch, usually electronic, that displays time in the form of numbers, rather than by a dial and hands
fire watch: In time of war or danger, the task of looking out for signs of fire caused by the dropping of incendiary devices etc
fire watch: The act of watching for the occurrence of fires. This is usually done with the intent of detecting fires early so that they can be extinguished quickly and damage to land and/or property can be prevented or minimalized. Fire watches are often employed in forested areas where the risk of fires is high (dry conditions, hot weather, etc) or in industrial settings where hot work (welding, metal grinding, etc) is occurring
graveyard watch: The middle watch on a ship, from midnight to 4 am
keep a close watch on: to pay careful attention to a situation or a thing, so that you can deal with any changes or problems
The prime minister asked the home secretary to keep a close watch on the flooding situation.
keep watch: To guard; to watch over someone or something
In the afternoon the sun shone hot in their faces, for there were no trees to offer them shade; so that before night Dorothy and Toto and the Lion were tired, and lay down upon the grass and fell asleep, with the Woodman and the Scarecrow keeping watch.
night watch: the guards on such a watch
night watch: a watch kept on some premises, or on a town, by guards during the night
on one's watch: During the period of time when one is in a position of authority or responsibility
Woods dismissed the idea that anyone could get away with election fraud on her watch.
on the watch: On duty as a guard or lookout; vigilant; alert
The department also notified its Bureau of Forestry and Electricity to be on the watch for ice on trees and power lines.
on watch: Alternative form of on the watch
pocket watch: A watch carried in the pocket, often with a closing cover and usually attached to a chain
pocket-watch: Attributive form of pocket watch
pocket-watch glister.
suicide watch: A period of monitoring of someone, especially a prisoner deemed likely to commit suicide, to ensure they do not commit suicide
watcher: someone who watches or observes
watcher: a guard
watching: Present participle of watch
watcher: {n} one who watches or observes
watchful: {a} attentive, careful, close, wakeful
watchfully: {a} with watchfulness or care
watchfulness: {n} great care, a want of due sleep
watching: {n} a guarding, an inability to sleep
watched: Past tense of to watch
watcher: a guard who keeps watch
watcher: The operator of the Schiffli machine who sets the pattern, twists the yarns, maintains the shuttles, loads and unloads the machines, performs the rollovers and watches for thread and needle breakage The machine operator
watcher: One who trains and prepares the Slayer Click here for a full description
watcher: (Concepts)
watcher: someone who watches someone or something for pleasure or as part of their job bird/whale/royal etc watcher
watcher: {i} observer, viewer; watchman; guardian; one who watches over a sick person or dead body
watcher: One who watches; one who sits up or continues; a diligent observer; specifically, one who attends upon the sick during the night