Keep an eye on Meaning in English
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
KEEP-uh-N-EYE-awn
kˈiːp/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈɒn
KEEP-uhn-EYE-on
Definición
To watch or pay attention to something or someone in order to make sure everything is okay.
Uso & Matices
This is an informal, friendly expression, often used when asking someone to watch something temporarily (like a child, bag, or process). Don’t confuse with 'keep your eyes on,' which means to focus visually. Also used for both people and objects.
Spanish: vigilar - estar pendiente dePortuguese (BR): ficar de olho em - vigiarPortuguese (PT): estar de olho em - vigiarChinese (Simplified): 留意 - 盯着Chinese (Traditional): 留意 - 注意Hindi: नज़र रखनाArabic: راقب - انتبه إلىBengali: খেয়াল রাখা - নজর রাখাRussian: присмотреть - следитьJapanese: 見ておく - 注意しておくVietnamese: để ý - trông chừngKorean: 지켜보다 - 신경 쓰다Turkish: göz kulak olmak - gözlemekUrdu: نظر رکھنا - نگرانی کرناIndonesian: mengawasi - memperhatikan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Can you keep an eye on my bag while I go to the bathroom?
basic
Please keep an eye on the soup so it doesn't boil over.
basic
I need you to keep an eye on the kids while I'm out.
basic
Can you keep an eye on things here for a few minutes?
natural
I always keep an eye on my phone when I'm in crowded places.
natural
Just keep an eye on the weather in case it starts to rain.
natural