watchdog

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa ou organização que fiscaliza e denuncia irregularidades, desperdício ou ilegalidades; também pode ser um cão treinado para vigiar e proteger propriedades.

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.

   Observador ou órgão de fiscalização

   • 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.

   Sinônimosguardianinspectormonitorombudsmanoverseerregulatorsentinelsupervisor

2. Guard DogA2formal

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

   Cão de guarda

   • 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.

   Sinônimosguard dog