Definition von watch- im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
- look attentively; "watch a basketball game"
- 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
- Women Acting Together for Change
- observe with attention; "They watched as the murderer was executed"
- a person employed to watch for something to happen
- (1) one of the seven divisions of the nautical day; (2) one of two divisions of the seamen forming the ship's company
- Indicates that conditions are favorable for the development of the specified severe weather condition
- observe or determine by looking; "Watch how the dog chases the cats away"
- 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
- 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 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
- Forecast issued well in advance to alert the public of the possibility of a particular hazard (eg tornado watch, flash flood 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
- 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"
- clock in one's hand
- 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
- a watch light
- 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"
- 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)
- A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather event has increased significantly, but the occurrence, location and timing are still uncertain
- a POST OR PERIOD OF DUTY [E G Quarterdeck watch; phone; dempsey dumpster watch; after lookout sounding watch etc ]
- 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
- 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
- the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty
- be vigilant, be on the lookout, be on one's guard, be careful; "Watch out for pickpockets!"
- a small portable timepiece
- a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty
- Storm conditions pose a threat to coastal areas, generally within 36 hours
- a devotional watch (especially on the eve of a religious festival)
- 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)
- 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
- 1 A period of duty to which part of a boat's crew is assigned; 2 Crew members assigned for a period of duty
- Period (usually of 4 hours) spent on duty, not just watching
- a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
- el reloj; watch television, mirar la television
- 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
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>-cap
- Alternative spelling of watch cap
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>-glass
- hour glass, glass filled with sand that falls to the other side (used to measure time)
- analog <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- US spelling of analogue watch
- analogue <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- A watch that displays time by means of a dial and hands, in contradistinction to a digital watch
- death-<span class="word-self">watchspan> beetle
- A woodboring beetle, namely a beetle whose larvae are xylophagous
- death-<span class="word-self">watchspan> beetles
- plural form of death-watch beetle
- digital <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- A watch, usually electronic, that displays time in the form of numbers, rather than by a dial and hands
- fire <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- In time of war or danger, the task of looking out for signs of fire caused by the dropping of incendiary devices etc
- fire <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 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 <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- The middle watch on a ship, from midnight to 4 am
- keep a close <span class="word-self">watchspan> 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 <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 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 <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- the guards on such a watch
- night <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- a watch kept on some premises, or on a town, by guards during the night
- on one's <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 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 <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 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 <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- Alternative form of on the watch
- pocket <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- A watch carried in the pocket, often with a closing cover and usually attached to a chain
- pocket-<span class="word-self">watchspan>
- Attributive form of pocket watch
pocket-watch glister.
- suicide <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- A period of monitoring of someone, especially a prisoner deemed likely to commit suicide, to ensure they do not commit suicide
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- A particular time period when guarding is kept
The second watch of the night began at midnight.
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- To act as a lookout
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- To observe over a period of time; to notice or pay attention
Put a little baking soda in some vinegar and watch what happens.
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- A portable or wearable timepiece
More people today carry a watch on their wrists than in their pockets.
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- A group of sailors and officers aboard a ship or shore station with a common period of duty: starboard watch, port watch
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- To attend to dangers to or regarding
Watch what you say.
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 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 .
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 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)
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- To mind, attend, or guard
He has to watch the kids that afternoon.
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- To look at, see, or view for a period of time
I'm tired of watching TV.
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- To be vigilant or on one's guard
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- A person or group of people who guard
The watch stopped the travelers at the city gates.
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- To be wary or cautious of
You should watch that guy. He has a reputation for lying.
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- To remain awake with a sick or dying person; to maintain a vigil
- <span class="word-self">watchspan> cap
- A knitted cap, such as the one worn by a seaman when on watch
- <span class="word-self">watchspan> 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
- <span class="word-self">watchspan> in two
- The practice of having two alternate watches aboard a ship or vessel
- <span class="word-self">watchspan> it
- To be careful or cautious; to pay attention to what one is doing (usually imperative)
Hey, watch it! You nearly hit me.
- <span class="word-self">watchspan> like a hawk
- to observe (someone or something) closely and keenly
- <span class="word-self">watchspan> lists
- plural form of watch list
- <span class="word-self">watchspan> night
- The night during which January 1 enters
The first watch night services ever held in Grace Protestant Episcopal Church were but poorly attended,... .
- <span class="word-self">watchspan> one's mouth
- To be careful about what one says, especially with regard to disrespectful or profane language
- <span class="word-self">watchspan> one's mouth
- In the imperative form, used as a warning to avoid or stop using inappropriate language, especially profanity, or disrespectful utterances
- <span class="word-self">watchspan> one's step
- To move cautiously
- <span class="word-self">watchspan> one's step
- To be cautious
- <span class="word-self">watchspan> 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.
- <span class="word-self">watchspan> over
- To guard and protect
She stayed up all night to watch over the sick infant.
- <span class="word-self">watchspan> 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.
- <span class="word-self">watchspan> pocket
- A small pocket in the waistband of mens' trousers or other garment for carrying a pocket watch
- <span class="word-self">watchspan> 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.
- <span class="word-self">watchspan> this space
- An indication that a development will follow
- <span class="word-self">watchspan> your six
- watch your back
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- {v} not to sleep, to guard, tend, observe
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- {n} a guard, sentinel, pocket-timepiece, the space of time in which one person watches
- helsinki <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- Human Rights Watch (formerly Helsinki Watch) is an international non-governmental organization that conducts research and advocacy on human rights. Its headquarters are in New York City and it has offices in Berlin, Brussels, Chicago, Geneva, Johannesburg, London, Los Angeles, Moscow, Paris, San Francisco, Tokyo, Toronto, and Washington D.C
- human rights <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- Human Rights Watch (formerly Helsinki Watch) is an international non-governmental organization that conducts research and advocacy on human rights. Its headquarters are in New York City and it has offices in Berlin, Brussels, Chicago, Geneva, Johannesburg, London, Los Angeles, Moscow, Paris, San Francisco, Tokyo, Toronto, and Washington D.C
- <span class="word-self">watchspan> 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
- <span class="word-self">watchspan> 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."
- <span class="word-self">watchspan> 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."
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 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
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 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"
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 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
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- clock in one's hand
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- To serve the purpose of a watchman by floating properly in its place; said of a buoy
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 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
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 1 A period of duty to which part of a boat's crew is assigned; 2 Crew members assigned for a period of duty
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 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
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 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)
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- Dogwatch
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- A small timepiece, or chronometer, to be carried about the person, the machinery of which is moved by a spring
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- look attentively; "watch a basketball game"
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 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
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 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
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- observe or determine by looking; "Watch how the dog chases the cats away"
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 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
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 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"
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- An allotted portion of time, usually four hour for standing watch, or being on deck ready for duty
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- observe with attention; "They watched as the murderer was executed"
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 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
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- To be awake; to be or continue without sleep; to wake; to keep vigil
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- Women Acting Together for Change
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- Forecast issued well in advance to alert the public of the possibility of a particular hazard (eg tornado watch, flash flood watch)
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 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
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- (1) one of the seven divisions of the nautical day; (2) one of two divisions of the seamen forming the ship's company
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- a small portable timepiece
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- To be attentive or vigilant; to give heed; to be on the lookout; to keep guard; to act as sentinel
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 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
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- Indicates that conditions are favorable for the development of the specified severe weather condition
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 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)
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- be vigilant, be on the lookout, be on one's guard, be careful; "Watch out for pickpockets!"
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- The post or office of a watchman; also, the place where a watchman is posted, or where a guard is kept
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- a person employed to watch for something to happen
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- {f} see, look; pay attention; supervise, safeguard; be careful; observe; be alert; guard; keep a vigil
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- Cf
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- a devotional watch (especially on the eve of a religious festival)
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 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"
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 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
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- Storm conditions pose a threat to coastal areas, generally within 36 hours
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather event has increased significantly, but the occurrence, location and timing are still uncertain
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- To be expectant; to look with expectation; to wait; to seek opportunity
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 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
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 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
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- el reloj; watch television, mirar la television
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 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
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 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
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- Period (usually of 4 hours) spent on duty, not just watching
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- {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
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- The watches are designated as the port watch, and the starboard watch
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- a POST OR PERIOD OF DUTY [E G Quarterdeck watch; phone; dempsey dumpster watch; after lookout sounding watch etc ]
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- a watch light
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 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
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 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
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- One who watches, or those who watch; a watchman, or a body of watchmen; a sentry; a guard
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- 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"
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- To tend; to guard; to have in keeping
- <span class="word-self">watchspan>
- {i} timepiece