1. (

• observation ,
• observance ,
• watching

) the act of observing; taking a patient look ;

1. (

• watch

) look attentively; "watch a basketball game" ;

2. (

• watch ,
• observe ,
• follow ,
• watch_over ,
• keep_an_eye_on

) 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" ;

3. (

• watch ,
• view ,
• see ,
• catch ,
• take_in ,

) 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" ;

4. (

• watch ,
• look_on

) observe with attention; "They watched as the murderer was executed" ;

5. (

• watch ,
• look_out ,
• watch_out

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

6. (

• watch ,

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

7. (

• determine ,
• check ,
• find_out ,
• see ,
• ascertain ,
• watch ,
• learn ,

) 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" ;