keep watch on

idiom

: to watch, observe, or check (something) for a special purpose over a period of time
We are continuing to keep watch on developments in the region.

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As a young girl, Hull was assigned to keep watch on her father, an alcoholic and a fruit buyer in central Florida for a juice processing company, who used a grapefruit as a paperweight. — Jessica Ferri, Washington Post, 25 May 2023 When hardwired to our vehicle, a combination front-and-rear cam like the Vantrue N2 Pro will keep watch on the inside and outside of your vehicle at all times, which can be helpful in the event of a break-in. — Anthony Alaniz and Don Melanson, Popular Mechanics, 15 June 2020

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“Keep watch on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20watch%20on. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

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