oversee (ˌəʊvəˈsiː
)
Definitions
verb
(tr)- to watch over and direct; supervise
- to watch secretly or accidentally
Synonyms
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supervise,
run,
control,
manage,
direct,
handle,
conduct,
look after,
be responsible for
administer,
inspect,
preside over keep an eye on be on duty at
superintend,
have or be in charge of
Usage examples
Loretta did not oversee the preparations: she left it all to Carl Linville.
, GALILEE (2001)The government has now appointed a ``primary care czar ' to oversee its proposed changes.
British Medical Journal (2002)In her view, there was a need for a hospital ombudsman to oversee such difficulties.
Irish Times (2002)Or, perhaps when an election starts, they'll oversee the election.
Belfast Telegraph (2003)Sweden's young king, Charles XII, had inherited the throne at an unfortunate time, to oversee the fall of his Baltic Empire.
, EXTINCTION: Evolution and the End of Man (2002)