Keep a close watch Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkip/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/ /ˈwɑtʃ/, /ˈwɔtʃ

KEEP uh KLOHS WAHCH

UK

kˈiːp/ /æɪ/ /kləʊz/ /wˈɒtʃ

KEEP uh KLOHZ WOTCH

Definition

To carefully observe something or someone, paying attention to any changes or important details.

Usage & Nuances

This is a moderately formal phrase used in instructions, safety, and security contexts. Common with objects ('keep a close watch on the weather') or people ('keep a close watch on the children'). Stronger than 'keep an eye on', suggesting more vigilance.

• Spanish: vigilar de cerca - estar muy atento a
• Portuguese (BR): vigiar de perto - ficar de olho
• Portuguese (PT): vigiar de perto - estar atento a
• Chinese (Simplified): 密切关注 - 盯紧
• Chinese (Traditional): 密切關注 - 密切留意
• Hindi: करीबी निगरानी रखना - बारीकी से देखना
• Arabic: مراقبة عن كثب - متابعة عن كثب
• Bengali: কড়া নজর রাখা - নিবিড়ভাবে পর্যবেক্ষণ করা
• Russian: внимательно следить - пристально наблюдать
• Japanese: 厳重に見守る - 注意深く監視する
• Vietnamese: theo dõi sát sao - giám sát chặt chẽ
• Korean: 면밀히 지켜보다 - 주의를 기울여 관찰하다
• Turkish: yakından takip etmek - dikkatle gözlemek
• Urdu: گہری نظر رکھنا
• Indonesian: mengawasi dengan ketat - memperhatikan dengan saksama

Example Sentences

Please keep a close watch on the stove while I'm out.

basic

Doctors keep a close watch on patients after surgery.

basic

You should keep a close watch on your wallet in crowded places.

basic

The teacher had to keep a close watch on the students during the exam.

natural

If it starts raining, keep a close watch on the river level.

natural

My dog is acting strange, so I'm keeping a close watch on him.

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