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oversee building

[/ˌoʊvərˈsiː ˈbɪldɪŋ/]
verb phrase
supervisionar a construção
1. To watch over and direct the construction or development of a building project; to manage and monitor building activities
The architect will oversee building of the new shopping mall to ensure quality standards.
O arquiteto vai supervisionar a construção do novo shopping para garantir padrões de qualidade.
2. To have general responsibility for ensuring that a building project proceeds according to plans and specifications
The project manager oversees building operations daily.
O gerente de projeto supervisiona as operações de construção diariamente.
Synonyms
supervise buildingmanage buildingdirect buildingmonitor constructionsuperintend building
Antonyms
neglect buildingignore constructionabandon building

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
supervisionar a construção
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
acompanhar a obra
Colloquial term frequently used in construction industry
Portugal
fiscalizar a construção
Common term in Portuguese construction context

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep an eye on the construction
be in charge of building
take charge of construction
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