watch over

Idioms and Phrases

Guard for protection or safekeeping, as in There were only two aides watching over that large group of children . This idiom was first recorded in 1526.

Example Sentences

Its structure even resembles a pointed hat and its top windows give the appearance of eyes watching over all who enter.

From Salon

Stewart recalled her father watching over her and her siblings like “a sergeant.”

From Salon

Mohammed did not sleep in the family tent, but outside on the street where he kept watch over their piled belongings.

From BBC

“He has been as committed to a rehab program as anybody has been, since the second it happened,” said Dodgers director of player performance Brandon McDaniel, who along with Li watches over Freeman’s daily routine.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a series that I can watch over and over and over again, because it’s based on where I’m from, New Jersey, so I feel some sort of affection towards it.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• assure
• care for
• conserve
• cover
• cushion
• defend
• insulate
• keep
• look after
• preserve
• safeguard
• save
• secure
• shelter
• shield
• support