CEFR B2

supervise

verb

Meaning

To watch and direct the work of someone or the way something is done, often to ensure rules are followed or tasks are completed successfully.

Examples

She was hired to supervise the construction project.
The teacher supervised the students during the exam.

Synonyms: oversee, manage, direct, govern

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supervise (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈsuːpərvaɪz/

Definition

To watch and direct the work of someone or the way something is done, often to ensure rules are followed or tasks are completed successfully.

Examples

She was hired to supervise the construction project.
The teacher supervised the students during the exam.
He supervises a team of ten researchers.

How to Use supervise

supervise someone (prepositional phrase): To watch and direct the work of a person. — "It's important to supervise junior staff closely when they are new."
supervise something (prepositional phrase): To watch and ensure the correct progress or execution of a task or event. — "The professor will supervise the doctoral research."
supervise over (prepositional phrase): To watch and direct the work of someone or the way something is done. — "The manager was hired to supervise over the new department."

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