watching

• Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas aufmerksam zu beobachten oder anzusehen, oft über einen längeren Zeitraum; auch das Überwachen oder Verfolgen von etwas.

A noun referring to the act of observing or looking at something attentively, often over a period of time.

unzählbar

1. B1formal

   The act of observing something or someone carefully, often with patience.

   Beobachtung

   • The watching of the stars requires a clear night sky.
   • His constant watching of the door made everyone nervous.
   • The watching of the patient's condition is crucial.

   Synonymeinspectionmonitoringobservationscrutinysurveillanceviewing

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas aufmerksam mit den Augen zu betrachten oder über einen Zeitraum hinweg zu beobachten bzw. zu verfolgen.

A verb used to indicate the act of looking at or observing something attentively.

1. Look at or observeA1formal

   To look at something or someone carefully or for a period of time.

   Beobachten

   • I watched a movie last night.
   • Watch the children while they play.
   • She watched the sunset from the beach.

   Synonymecontemplateeyelook atmonitorobserveregardscrutinizeview

   Antonymedisregardignoreneglect

2. Pay attention toA2formal

   To observe carefully to learn or understand something.

   Beobachten

   • Watch how I do it first.
   • Watch your step on the stairs.
   • Watch what happens next.

   Synonymeexaminemonitorobservescrutinizestudy

   Antonymedisregardignoreneglectoverlook

3. Guard or monitorB1formal

   To keep watch over something or someone to protect or control.

   Aufpassen

   • The security guard watched the entrance.
   • They watched the suspect all night.
   • Watch the pot so it doesn't boil over.

   Synonymeguardmonitorobserveoverseepatrolprotectsupervisesurvey

   Antonymeabandonforsakeignoreneglectoverlook

Phrasal-Variantenwatch outwatch over