watch the exit

Frequency: 5.33.8 per million words

To observe an exit, often to see who uses it.

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Examples (10)

  • Go watch the back exit and tell me if anyone comes out.
  • The detective discreetly watched the exit of the warehouse for hours.
  • As part of his duties, the security guard has to watch the main exit all night.
  • We'll need someone to watch the emergency exit during the event.
  • He was watching the only exit when the suspect suddenly appeared.
  • His instruction was simple: watch the exit and don't let the target slip away.
  • From the security room, they are currently watching every exit on the monitor.
  • Did you remember to post someone to watch the side exit?
  • The rookie officer was tasked with watching the exit to the subway.
  • While the team searched the building, my job was to stay back and watch the primary exit.