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IELTS word

monitor

/ˈmɑnətər/verb

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English definition

to watch and check something over time

Common phrases / collocations

  1. closely monitor
  2. monitor progress
  3. monitor the situation

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The nurse monitored the patient throughout the night.

  2. 2.

    Sensors monitor air quality.

  3. 3.

    We will monitor progress each week.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A nurse watches a patient's condition and vital-sign screens.
to watch and check something over time
1patient rests
2nurse keeps checking
checks regularly→follows changes