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watches

/ˈwɒt͡ʃɪz/ /ˈwɑt͡ʃɪz/

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noun

Armbanduhren, Uhren

A portable or wearable timepiece.

Examples :

"More people today carry a watch on their wrists than in their pockets."

Mehr Menschen tragen heute eine Armbanduhr am Handgelenk als in der Hosentasche.

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noun

Bewachung, Beobachtung

The act of guarding and observing someone or something.

Examples :

"The security guard's watches protect the store from theft. "

Die Überwachung des Sicherheitsbeamten schützt das Geschäft vor Diebstahl.

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noun

Wache, Wachdienst

A particular time period when guarding is kept.

Examples :

"The second watch of the night began at midnight."

Die zweite Wache der Nacht begann um Mitternacht.

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noun

Wachen, Wachmannschaft

A person or group of people who guard.

Examples :

"The watch stopped the travelers at the city gates."

Die Wachen hielten die Reisenden an den Stadttoren an.

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noun

Wache, Wachposten

The post or office of a watchman; also, the place where a watchman is posted, or where a guard is kept.

Examples :

"During the blackout, the soldiers manned the watches along the city walls, guarding against intruders. "

Während der Verdunkelung besetzten die Soldaten die Wachen entlang der Stadtmauern und schützten sich vor Eindringlingen.

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noun

Wache

A group of sailors and officers aboard a ship or shore station with a common period of duty: starboard watch, port watch.

Examples :

"The captain divided the crew into three watches, ensuring someone was always on duty. "

Der Kapitän teilte die Crew in drei Wachen ein, um sicherzustellen, dass immer jemand Dienst hatte.

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noun

Wache, Dienstzeit

A period of time on duty, usually four hours in length; the officers and crew who tend the working of a vessel during the same watch. (FM 55–501).

Examples :

""The ship's crew rotated through several watches throughout the day and night to keep it running smoothly." "

Die Schiffsbesatzung wechselte tagsüber und nachts durch mehrere Wachen, um einen reibungslosen Betrieb zu gewährleisten.

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noun

Beobachtung, Betrachten

The act of seeing, or viewing, for a period of time.

Examples :

"The nature watches on the river revealed a group of dolphins playing in the waves. "

Die Beobachtung am Fluss offenbarte eine Gruppe von Delfinen, die in den Wellen spielten.

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verb

Beobachten, ansehen

To look at, see, or view for a period of time.

Examples :

"He watches television after dinner. "

Er sieht nach dem Abendessen fern.

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verb

Beobachten, betrachten

To observe over a period of time; to notice or pay attention.

Examples :

"Put a little baking soda in some vinegar and watch what happens."

Gib ein wenig Backpulver in etwas Essig und beobachte, was passiert.

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verb

Beobachten, achten auf

To mind, attend, or guard.

Examples :

"He has to watch the kids that afternoon."

Er muss an diesem Nachmittag auf die Kinder aufpassen.

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verb

Beobachten, achten auf

To be wary or cautious of.

Examples :

"You should watch that guy. He has a reputation for lying."

Du solltest diesen Typen beobachten. Er hat den Ruf zu lügen.

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verb

Beobachten, achten auf

To attend to dangers to or regarding.

Examples :

"Watch what you say."

Achten Sie auf Ihre Worte.

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verb

Wachen, bewachen

To remain awake with a sick or dying person; to maintain a vigil.

Examples :

"Every night, the daughter watches over her elderly mother, who is very ill. "

Jede Nacht wacht die Tochter über ihre betagte Mutter, die sehr krank ist.

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verb

Achtgeben, aufpassen

To be vigilant or on one's guard.

Examples :

"For some must watch, while some must sleep: So runs the world away."

Manche müssen aufpassen, während andere schlafen: So läuft die Welt dahin.

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verb

Ausschau halten, beobachten

To act as a lookout.

Examples :

"The older brother watches for the school bus every afternoon, so his younger sister knows when to get ready. "

Der ältere Bruder hält jeden Nachmittag Ausschau nach dem Schulbus, damit seine jüngere Schwester weiß, wann sie sich fertig machen muss.

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verb

Überwachen, beobachten

(of a buoy) To serve the purpose of a watchman by floating properly in its place.

Examples :

"The harbor buoy watches, bobbing steadily to ensure ships stay within safe channels. "

Die Hafenboje überwacht und schaukelt stetig, um sicherzustellen, dass Schiffe in sicheren Fahrrinnen bleiben.

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verb

Wachen, wach sein

Examples :

"The mother watches over her sleeping baby. "

Die Mutter wacht über ihr schlafendes Baby.

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verb

Beobachten, erwarten

To be on the lookout for; to wait for expectantly.

Examples :

"The dog patiently watches the door, waiting for its owner to come home. "

Der Hund beobachtet geduldig die Tür und wartet darauf, dass sein Besitzer nach Hause kommt.