supervise
/'sju:pəvaiz/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To oversee, direct, or manage: To be in charge of a person, group, activity, or process, ensuring that work is done correctly, rules are followed, or people are safe.
- To watch over and provide guidance: To observe the progress or quality of work and offer instructions or corrections as needed.
Usage
- The core meaning involves both observation and authority. It implies responsibility for the proper execution of a task or the conduct of people.
- It is commonly used in professional, educational, and organizational contexts.
Examples
- Verb:
- The manager will supervise the new interns during their training period.
- It is the teacher's duty to supervise the children on the playground.
- A team of engineers was hired to supervise the construction of the bridge.
Advanced Usage
- "to supervise closely": To watch and manage with great attention to detail.
- The chef supervised closely to ensure every dish met the restaurant's high standards.
Variants and Related Words
- Supervision (n): The act or process of supervising.
- The project was completed under her supervision.
- Supervisor (n): A person who supervises.
- Please report any issues to your immediate supervisor.
- Supervisory (adj): Relating to supervision.
- He has a supervisory role in the department.
Synonyms
- Oversee: To watch over and direct (an activity or a group of workers).
- Manage: To be in charge of, administer, or run.
- Monitor: To observe and check the progress or quality of something over a period of time.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Supervise over: (Less common, often simply "supervise" is used) To have supervisory authority over something.
- She supervises over all financial operations for the company.
Verb
- keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
- we are monitoring the air quality
- the police monitor the suspect's moves
- watch and direct
- Who is overseeing this project?