Definition

1. 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

1. keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
   • we are monitoring the air quality
   • the police monitor the suspect's moves
2. watch and direct
   • Who is overseeing this project?