a small portable timepiece

[ Syn: ticker ]

a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty

a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe

[ Syn: vigil ]

the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

[ Syn: lookout , lookout man , sentinel , sentry , spotter , scout , picket ]

the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)

[ Syn: vigil ]

look attentively; watch a basketball game'

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

[ Syn: observe , follow , watch over , keep an eye on ]

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

[ Syn: view , see , catch , take in ]

observe with attention; They watched as the murderer was executed

[ Syn: look on ]

be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful; Watch out for pickpockets!

[ Syn: look out , watch out ]

observe or determine by looking; Watch how the dog chases the cats away'

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

[ Syn: determine , check , find out , see , ascertain , learn ]