stand watch

Examples (10)

• The sentry had to stand watch at the main gate all night.
• On the ship, sailors take turns to stand watch on the bridge.
• He will stand watch over the valuable artifacts until morning.
• During the storm, someone must stand watch for any damage.
• They have stood watch at this post for three consecutive hours.
• A small group was chosen to stand watch at the camp's perimeter.
• The elder members of the tribe would stand watch over the sleeping children.
• Who is going to stand watch for approaching vehicles?
• Volunteers were asked to stand watch at the entrance of the nature reserve.
• The security personnel routinely stand watch around the embassy.