watch

To look at something for a period of time and pay attention to what happens.

• I usually watch TV for an hour after dinner.
  Genellikle akşam yemeğinden sonra bir saat televizyon izlerim.
• They watched a scary movie last night.
  Dün gece korku filmi izlediler.

To take care of someone or something for a short time so that nothing bad happens.

• Can you watch my bag for a minute?
  Bir dakika çantama göz kulak olur musun?
• Who is watching the children tonight?
  Bu gece çocuklara kim bakıyor?

To be careful about something, or to control it so that it does not cause problems.

• Watch your step; the floor is wet.
  Adımına dikkat et, yer ıslak.
• I'm watching my weight, so no cake for me.
  Kiloma dikkat ediyorum, bana pasta yok.

To look carefully for something that you expect or are waiting for, often with 'for'.

• Watch for the sign to the airport.
  Havalimanı tabelasını gözle.
• The cat sat by the hole, watching for a mouse.
  Kedi deliğin yanında oturmuş, fare kolluyordu.

To observe a person or a place secretly over a period of time.

• I had the strange feeling that I was being watched.
  İçimde gözetlendiğime dair tuhaf bir his vardı.
• The police had been watching the house for weeks.
  Polis haftalardır evi gözetim altında tutuyordu.

To follow how a situation develops over a period of time.

• Doctors are watching her condition closely.
  Doktorlar durumunu yakından takip ediyor.
• Investors are watching the oil price carefully.
  Yatırımcılar petrol fiyatını dikkatle izliyor.