oversee
Use Oversee in a sentence
vərˈsi verb (used with object), o·ver·saw, o·ver·seen, o·ver·see·ing.
1.
to direct (work or workers); supervise; manage: He was hired to oversee the construction crews.
2.
to see or observe secretly or unintentionally: We happened to oversee the burglar leaving the premises. He was overseen stealing the letters.
3.
to survey or watch, as from a higher position.
4.
to look over; examine; inspect.
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| —vb , -sees, -seeing, -saw, -seen | |
| 1. | to watch over and direct; supervise |
| 2. | to watch secretly or accidentally |
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Example sentences
Generals complain about splitting the army, but they already oversee a myriad of specialist units.
Mayor appoints committee to promote, oversee census strategies.
Instead, he said he would oversee one of his partners.
It also recommends that the president's office better coordinate government agencies to oversee the work.
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