supervise

verb
UK: /ˈsuːpəvaɪz/
US: /ˈsuːpərvaɪz/

  1. To watch a person or activity and make certain that everything is done correctly, safely, etc.

    1. I supervise children on the playground during recess.
    2. The construction manager needs to supervise the workers carefully on the site.

  2. To be in charge of someone or something and make sure that things are done correctly.

    1. She will supervise the new team of junior accountants.
    2. My role is to supervise the project and ensure it stays within budget.

Synonyms

oversee manage direct control administer monitor regulate guide
supervise adjective

  1. Having the role of supervising or overseeing an activity or person.

    1. She has a supervise role at the company.
    2. My supervise duties include training the new employees and tracking their progress.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "supervise" in English means: To watch a person or activity and make certain that everything is done correctly, safely, etc., To be in charge of someone or something and make sure that things are done correctly..

The phonetic transcription of "supervise" is /ˈsuːpəvaɪz/ in British English and /ˈsuːpərvaɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "supervise": oversee, manage, direct, control, administer, monitor, regulate, guide.

Example usage of "supervise": "I supervise children on the playground during recess.". More examples on the page.