watch over
[/wɒtʃ ˈoʊvər/]
verb (phrasal verb)
vigiar, cuidar de, zelar por
1. to supervise or monitor someone or something carefully; to keep guard over
She watches over her younger siblings while their parents are at work.
Ela cuida de seus irmãos mais jovens enquanto seus pais estão no trabalho.
2. to protect someone from harm or danger
The guardian angel watches over the child.
O anjo da guarda zela pela criança.
3. to observe or monitor a situation
The committee watches over the budget carefully.
A comissão vigia o orçamento cuidadosamente.
Related Idioms & Phrases
watch over someone like a hawk
watch over someone's shoulder
have someone watch over you
guardian watching over
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