Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To observe and check a process or place carefully.
Natural examples
Eine Kamera überwacht den Eingang.
A camera monitors the entrance.
Die Ärztin überwacht den Blutdruck des Patienten.
The doctor monitors the patient’s blood pressure.
Sensoren überwachen die Temperatur im Lager.
Sensors monitor the warehouse temperature.
Usage note
überwachen is inseparable and weak. Its object is accusative.
Mini-lesson: überwachen
To observe and check a process or place carefully. überwachen is inseparable and weak. Its object is accusative.
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