Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-the-watch
Phrase
/ˈɒn ðə wɒtʃ/
Definition
Being alert and attentive to a situation or the actions of others.
Examples
- The neighborhood watch is always on-the-watch for suspicious activity.
- During the storm, the lifeguards were on-the-watch for any signs of danger in the water.
Meaning
The phrase ‘on-the-watch’ refers to the state of being vigilant, often used to indicate that someone is keeping a lookout for something specific.
Synonyms
- vigilant
- alert
- observant
