Keep an eye on Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkip/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

KEEP-uh-N-EYE-awn

UK

kˈiːp/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈɒn

KEEP-uhn-EYE-on

Definition

To watch or pay attention to something or someone in order to make sure everything is okay.

Usage & Nuances

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 de
• Portuguese (BR): ficar de olho em - vigiar
• Portuguese (PT): estar de olho em - vigiar
• Chinese (Simplified): 留意 - 盯着
• Chinese (Traditional): 留意 - 注意
• Hindi: नज़र रखना
• Arabic: راقب - انتبه إلى
• Bengali: খেয়াল রাখা - নজর রাখা
• Russian: присмотреть - следить
• Japanese: 見ておく - 注意しておく
• Vietnamese: để ý - trông chừng
• Korean: 지켜보다 - 신경 쓰다
• Turkish: göz kulak olmak - gözlemek
• Urdu: نظر رکھنا - نگرانی کرنا
• Indonesian: mengawasi - memperhatikan

Example Sentences

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