Stand Watch (Verb)
Meaning
Watch over so as to protect; "We must stand sentinel to protect ourselves"; "The jewels over which they kept guard were stolen".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The security team will stand watch over the museum during the night to prevent thefts.
- She volunteered to stand watch near the kid's play area in case any child got lost.
- During the emergency, the medical team stood watch over the patient and kept him stable.
- After the warnings of a possible storm, the coast guard personnel were ordered to stand watch overnight for any incoming danger.
- Her sister stood watch while she went to the doctor to ensure that her newborn baby was safe.