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watch
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ɨʃˈpɾɐjtɐ/es·prei·ta
Definition
1The act of watching or observing stealthily, typically from a concealed position.
Usage examples
“The cat lay in wait, on the watch for the mouse.”
“He kept watch, waiting for the right moment to act.”
Common combinations
to be on the watchto lie in waitto keep watch
Idiomatic expressions
- On the watch (observing stealthily, in wait).