English Explanatory Dictionary

overwatch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To watch over.
  2. To watch excessively.
  3. To overcome with long lack of rest.
noun
  1. The supervision of one unit or vehicle by another while the supervised unit is firing or moving.

Word forms

overwatch overwatches overwatching overwatched

Etymology

From over- + watch. Back-formation from watch over.

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