watchover
intermediateB1/ˈwɒtʃəʊvə/ · watch-o-ver
to observe or take care of someone or something, ensuring safety or wellbeing.
Meanings
to observe or take care of someone or something, ensuring safety or wellbeing.
کسی چیز یا شخص کی حفاظت کرنا اور اس کی نگہداشت کرنا۔
نگہبانی کرنا
nigahbaani karna
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- watch over a child
- watch over one's belongings
- watch over the community
Example Sentences
Parents always watch over their children to ensure their safety.
والدین ہمیشہ اپنے بچوں کی حفاظت کے لیے ان کی نگہبانی کرتے ہیں۔
Walidain hamesha apne bachon ki hifazat ke liye un ki nigahbaani karte hain.
She was chosen to watch over the elderly residents at the home.
اسے گھر میں بزرگ رہائشیوں کی نگہبانی کرنے کے لیے منتخب کیا گیا۔
Use ghar mein buzurg rehayshiyon ki nigahbaani karne ke liye muntakhib kiya gaya.
The community volunteers watch over the park every weekend.
کمیونٹی کے رضاکار ہر ہفتے پارک کی نگہبانی کرتے ہیں۔
Community ke razakaar har hafte park ki nigahbaani karte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'watch over' as keeping an eye while also providing protection.
Imagine a parent watching over their child while they play.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نگہبان جو ھو تیرے خوابوں کا، ہر گام پہ وہی نظر آئے گا۔
Nigahban jo ho tere khwabon ka, har gaam pe wahi nazar aaye ga.
The guardian of your dreams will appear at every step.
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📖 Etymology
Origin: English "watch over" — to observe or guard carefully
First known use: 15th century
The phrase 'watch over' has been in use since at least the Middle Ages, deriving from the Old English 'wæccan' meaning 'to be awake'.