Überwachen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Überwachen" is used as verb with the meaning of "supervise", "monitor" or "oversee".

Essential properties of "überwachen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: überwachen
Simple past: überwachte
Participle: überwacht

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "überwachen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To supervise or monitor"

Definition: "To observe or watch something or someone closely to control or supervise."
Translation(s): supervise, monitor, oversee, watch, observe
Synonym(s): Beaufsichtigen, Kontrollieren, Beobachten
Antonym(s): Ignorieren
Related word(s): Aufsicht, Kontrolle, Beobachtung

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Polizei überwacht den Verkehr auf der Autobahn.The police monitor the traffic on the highway.
Wir müssen die Entwicklung des Projekts genau überwachen.We need to closely monitor the development of the project.
Die Eltern überwachen die Aktivitäten ihrer Kinder im Internet.Parents monitor their children's activities on the internet.

2.) "To continuously monitor a system or process"

Definition: "To control or continuously monitor a process or system."
Translation(s): monitor, control, track, supervise
Synonym(s): monitoren, kontrollieren, überprüfen
Related word(s): Monitoring, Kontrolle, Überprüfung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Techniker überwacht die Maschinen in der Fabrik.The technician monitors the machines in the factory.
Das System überwacht ständig die Temperatur im Kühlraum.The system constantly monitors the temperature in the cold storage room.
Die Ärzte überwachen den Zustand des Patienten rund um die Uhr.The doctors monitor the patient's condition around the clock.

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