Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
watch-closely
phrasal verb
/wɒtʃ ˈkloʊsli/
Definition
To observe something attentively and with careful consideration.
Examples
- She had to watch closely during the experiment to note any changes.
- The coach instructed the players to watch closely their opponents’ strategies.
- As a journalist, he learned to watch closely the developments in politics.
Meaning
To keep a close eye on someone or something, paying careful attention to details and changes.
Synonyms
- observe carefully
- monitor closely
- scrutinize
