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supervise

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsupɚvaɪz/ · UK /ˈsuːpəvaɪz/

Forms: supervising, supervised

supervise means: To be in charge of people or work and check that things are done properly.

verb

BE IN CHARGEB2

To be in charge of people or work and check that things are done properly.

  • A teacher will supervise the children.
  • She supervised a team of six workers last year.
  • Who will supervise the move to our new office?

Similar words: oversee, manage

Common phrases: supervise someone closely, supervise the children, supervise a team, supervise a project

Questions about supervise

What does supervise mean?

To be in charge of people or work and check that things are done properly.

What is supervise in other languages?

Türkçe: denetlemek · Español: supervisar · Français: superviser · Deutsch: beaufsichtigen · Italiano: supervisionare · 日本語: 監督する

How do you pronounce supervise?

In American English /ˈsupɚvaɪz/; in British English /ˈsuːpəvaɪz/.

How do you use supervise in a sentence?

A teacher will supervise the children. She supervised a team of six workers last year.

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