keep watch
Frequency: 8.012.0 per million words
To stay in a place and watch for signs of danger.
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Examples (10)
- Two soldiers were ordered to keep watch for enemy aircraft.
- The lifeguard must always keep a close watch on the swimmers.
- We'll take turns to keep watch during the night.
- The dog was trained to keep watch over the flock.
- It's crucial to keep a constant watch for any suspicious activity.
- Who will keep watch while the others sleep?
- She had to keep a careful watch on her younger siblings.
- The sentry kept watch from the tower, scanning the horizon.
- He volunteered to keep watch at the camp entrance.
- They are keeping watch for the delivery truck to arrive.