oversee
Americanverb (used with object)
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to direct (work or workers); supervise; manage.
He was hired to oversee the construction crews.
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to see or observe secretly or unintentionally.
We happened to oversee the burglar leaving the premises. He was overseen stealing the letters.
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to survey or watch, as from a higher position.
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to look over; examine; inspect.
verb
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to watch over and direct; supervise
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to watch secretly or accidentally
Etymology
Origin of oversee
First recorded before 900; Middle English overseen, Old English ofersēon; equivalent to over- + see 1
Example Sentences
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In recent years, Khamenei also oversaw deepening ties with China and, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a pivot toward the Kremlin.
They divorced soon after and his father moved to Niagara Falls, N.Y., to oversee the construction of the Skylon Tower, which was financed in part by his Hershey shareholdings.
Unified career, Chait, a district parent, has served in various roles, including as elementary principal, regional superintendent and, more recently, heading operations — which oversees non-education matters, including making schools safe and welcoming.
From Los Angeles Times
However, the regulator said its role was to "oversee trustees' compliance with charity law duties and responsibilities", and "not to investigate allegations of a criminal nature".
From BBC
Nearing his 126th show, Fedigan has worked his way up the ranks from subbing in as a spotlight operator to overseeing the entire technical production of hit shows like “Chicago.”
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