Cool MateMeaning of Supervise
to be in charge of somebody/something and make sure that everything is done correctly, safely, etc.
In simple words: To watch over and manage people or activities.
Supervise in a sentence
- to supervise building work
- Who is supervising?
- She supervised the children playing near the pool.
- He was directly responsible for supervising the loading of the containers.
- I will supervise the work personally.
- The pool is fully supervised by trained staff.
- a proposal for an internationally supervised ceasefire
- During the training period, new employees are closely supervised.
- The commission is charged with supervising elections.
How to use Supervise
Used in professional or educational contexts. Avoid using it in casual conversations where simpler terms like 'watch' may be more appropriate.
Grammar pattern
supervise + object
Memory hint
Think of 'super' plus 'vise' — you are a superhero watching over your team!
Related words
Collocations with Supervise
Synonyms for Supervise
- oversee
- manage
- direct
- administer
- superintend
Common mistakes with Supervise
- Confused with 'supervisor' - remember 'supervise' is the action, while 'supervisor' is the person.
- Using 'supervise' in informal contexts where 'help' or 'watch' would be better.
- Omitting the object - 'supervise' should always have something that is being supervised.
Supervise appears in
Supervise in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
إشراف, رقابة
مراقبة وإدارة الأشخاص أو الأنشطة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
তত্ত্বাবধান করা
মানুষ বা কার্যকলাপের উপর নজর রাখা এবং পরিচালনা করা।
- GermanDeutsch
beaufsichtigen, leiten
Über Menschen oder Aktivitäten wachen und sie leiten.
- SpanishEspañol
Supervisar
Vigilar y gestionar personas o actividades.
- Persianفارسی
نظارت کردن، سرپرستی کردن
مواظب و مدیر بودن بر روی افراد یا فعالیتها.
- FrenchFrançais
Superviser
Surveiller et gérer des personnes ou des activités.
- Hindiहिन्दी
निगरानी करना
लोगों या गतिविधियों पर नज़र रखना और उनका प्रबंधन करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Supervisionare, Sorvegliare
Guardare e gestire persone o attività.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Supervisionar
Observar e gerenciar pessoas ou atividades.
- RussianРусский
Supervise
Присматривать и управлять людьми или деятельностью.
- Urduاردو
نگهبانی کردن، نگرانی کردن، نظارت کردن
لوگوں یا سرگرمیوں کی نگرانی اور انتظام کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
监督, 管理
照看和管理人员或活动。
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Frequently asked questions about Supervise
What does Supervise mean?
To watch over and manage people or activities.
What is the definition of Supervise?
to be in charge of somebody/something and make sure that everything is done correctly, safely, etc.
How do you use Supervise in a sentence?
to supervise building work
Can you give another example of Supervise?
Who is supervising?
What are synonyms for Supervise?
Common alternatives include oversee, manage, direct, administer, superintend.
What is the opposite of Supervise?
Opposite meanings include neglect, ignore.
What words go with Supervise?
It commonly pairs with carefully, closely, directly, appoint somebody to, be responsible for supervising something.
What are common mistakes when using Supervise?
Confused with 'supervisor' - remember 'supervise' is the action, while 'supervisor' is the person. Using 'supervise' in informal contexts where 'help' or 'watch' would be better. Omitting the object - 'supervise' should always have something that is being supervised.
How do you pronounce Supervise?
US: /["/ˈsuːpərvaɪz/","/ˈsuːpərvaɪzɪz/","/ˈsuːpərvaɪzd/","/ˈsuːpərvaɪzɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsuːpəvaɪz/","/ˈsuːpəvaɪzɪz/","/ˈsuːpəvaɪzd/","/ˈsuːpəvaɪzɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Supervise?
Used in professional or educational contexts. Avoid using it in casual conversations where simpler terms like 'watch' may be more appropriate.
What CEFR level is Supervise?
"Supervise" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.