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.