Watch the store Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɑtʃ/, /ˈwɔtʃ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈstɔɹ
WAHCH thuh STOR
wˈɒtʃ/ /ðə, ði/ /stˈɔː
WOTCH thuh STAW
Definition
To take care of a store while the owner or main person is away, making sure it stays safe and nothing goes wrong.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used informally in North American English. Common with 'Can you watch the store for me?' Not about watching as in 'looking' but means to manage or keep things safe. Can refer to any small shop or business.
Spanish: cuidar la tiendaPortuguese (BR): tomar conta da lojaPortuguese (PT): tomar conta da lojaChinese (Simplified): 看店Chinese (Traditional): 看店Hindi: दुकान की देखभाल करनाArabic: راقب المتجرBengali: দোকান দেখাRussian: присматривать за магазиномJapanese: お店を見ているVietnamese: trông cửa hàngKorean: 가게를 봐주다Turkish: dükkana göz kulak olmakUrdu: دکان کی نگرانی کرناIndonesian: menjaga toko
Example Sentences
Can you watch the store while I run to the bank?
basic
My job is to watch the store when my parents go out.
basic
He asked his friend to watch the store for an hour.
basic
"Mind watching the store for a bit? I need to grab some lunch."
natural
"I'll watch the store until you get back, no worries."
natural
When the boss is out, I'm the one who watches the store.
natural