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.
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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.