vigil

A noun referring to a period of staying awake, especially to keep watch, pray, or observe; it can also denote a purposeful surveillance to guard or protect.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее период бодрствования, особенно для наблюдения, молитвы или соблюдения; также может означать целенаправленное наблюдение для охраны или защиты.esSustantivo que designa un período de vigilia, especialmente para observar, orar o velar; también puede referirse a una observación atenta para custodiar o proteger algo.frNom désignant une période de veille, en particulier pour observer, prier ou monter la garde ; peut aussi signifier une surveillance attentive pour protéger ou défendre.deSubstantiv, das einen Zeitraum des Wachbleibens bezeichnet, besonders zum Wachen, Beten oder Einhalten; kann auch eine gezielte Überwachung zum Schutz oder zur Bewachung bedeuten.ptSubstantivo que designa um período de vigília, especialmente para observação, oração ou cumprimento de um dever; também pode significar a vigilância atenta para guardar ou proteger.zh名词，指为了观察、祈祷或守夜而保持清醒的时段；也指为了守卫或保护而进行的警觉守望。arاسم يدل على فترة من السهر والبقاء مستيقظًا، لا سيما للعبادة أو الصلاة أو الحراسة والمراقبة؛ كما يدل على المراقبة المستمرة والحذر ليلًا.

1. Period of staying awake B2 formal

   A period of staying awake, especially to keep watch or to pray.

   • The nurse kept a vigil by the patient's bedside all night.
   • After a long vigil, the family finally received good news.
   • He maintained a sleepless vigil during the storm.

   ruБдениеesVigilia (período de permanecer despierto)frVeilledeWacheptVigíliazh守夜arسَهَر

   Синонимы: lookoutwakewakefulnesswatch

2. Religious observance B2 formal

   A devotional watch kept on the eve of a religious festival, often involving prayer or meditation.

   • The church held a midnight vigil on Christmas Eve.
   • Many pilgrims participated in the Easter vigil.
   • The vigil included hymns and readings from scripture.

   ruВсенощное бдениеesVigilia religiosafrVeille religieusedeVigilptVigíliazh守夜祈祷arسَهَر ديني

   Синонимы: wakewatch

3. Purposeful surveillance B2 formal

   A purposeful watch kept to guard, protect, or observe a person or place.

   • The security team maintained a constant vigil at the entrance.
   • Protesters held a vigil outside the government building.
   • The soldiers kept a silent vigil throughout the night.

   ruБдениеesvigilia de vigilanciafrVeille vigilantedeWacheptVigilânciazh监视arالمراقبة لغرض الحماية

   Синонимы: guardlookoutmonitoringobservationsurveillancewatch

• vigils plural form
• vigils' possessive plural form
• vigil's possessive singular form