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Supervise (Verb)

Meaning 1

Keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance; "we are monitoring the air quality"; "the police monitor the suspect's moves".

Classification

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Examples

  • Our teachers closely supervise students during lab experiments to ensure their safety.
  • Her job is to supervise the kitchen staff during peak hours when orders are piling up.
  • Security personnel will supervise the premises at night to prevent any suspicious activity.
  • The park rangers will supervise the wildlife reserve to protect endangered species.
  • Air traffic control supervise the flight paths of planes to prevent collisions.

Synonyms

  • Monitor

Hypernyms

  • Observe

Hyponyms

  • Sleuth
  • Snoop
  • Spy

Related Words

  • Supervision (noun)
  • Supervisor (noun)

Meaning 2

Watch and direct; "Who is overseeing this project?".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • The project manager will supervise the construction team to ensure the building is completed on time.
  • She has been assigned to supervise the new employees during their training period.
  • He is not qualified to supervise staff without completing the required management course.
  • The security guard is employed to supervise and maintain order in the shopping mall.
  • The principal will supervise the students while they are taking the final exams.

Synonyms

  • Manage
  • Oversee
  • Superintend

Hypernyms

  • Administer

Hyponyms

  • Build

Related Words

  • Supervision (noun)
  • Supervisory (adjective)
  • Supervisor (noun)
  • Supervising (noun)
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