watchdog

• Nom désignant une personne ou une organisation qui surveille et protège contre des activités illégales, des gaspillages ou des abus, ou un chien dressé pour garder des biens.

A noun referring to a person or organization that monitors and guards against illegal practices, waste, or misconduct, or a dog trained to guard property.

1. Guardian or Oversight BodyB2formal

   A person or group that monitors and protects against illegal activities, waste, or misconduct.

   Organisme de surveillance

   • The financial watchdog fined the bank for fraudulent practices.
   • A consumer watchdog group exposed the company's unfair policies.
   • The government established a watchdog to oversee public spending.

   Synonymesguardianinspectormonitorombudsmanoverseerregulatorsentinelsupervisor

2. Guard DogA2formal

   A dog trained to protect property or people from intruders or threats.

   Chien de garde

   • The watchdog barked loudly at the stranger near the gate.
   • They keep a watchdog to guard their warehouse at night.
   • A well-trained watchdog can deter potential burglars.

   Synonymesguard dog