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oversee development

[/ˌoʊvərˈsiː dɪˈvɛləpmənt/]
verb phrase
supervisionar o desenvolvimento
1. To supervise and monitor the progress of a project, product, or initiative from its initial stages through completion
She was hired to oversee development of the new mobile application.
Ela foi contratada para supervisionar o desenvolvimento do novo aplicativo móvel.
2. To have responsibility for ensuring that development activities proceed according to plan and meet established standards
The project manager will oversee development of the infrastructure.
O gerente de projeto supervisionará o desenvolvimento da infraestrutura.
Synonyms
supervise developmentmanage developmentdirect developmentmonitor developmentoversee progress
Antonyms
neglect developmentignore development

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
supervisionar o desenvolvimento
Most common usage in Brazil
General Brazilian
acompanhar o desenvolvimento
Alternative, slightly more informal
Portugal
supervisionar o desenvolvimento
Standard usage in Portugal
Portugal
acompanhar o desenvolvimento
Alternative term used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep an eye on development
take charge of development
steer the development process
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