1. To look or observe attentively or carefully; be closely observant: watching for trail markers. 2. To look and wait expectantly or in anticipation: watch for an opportunity. 3. To act as a spectator; look on: stood by the road and watched. 4. To stay awake at night while serving as a guard, sentinel, or watcher.
Definition of watch verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [transitive, intransitive] to look at somebody/something for a time, paying attention to what happens. watch somebody/something I was in the living room, watching TV. A large crowd watched the game on Saturday. The film is well made and fun to watch—just don't expect a classic.
Watching refers to the act of observing something carefully. It can involve viewing a performance, monitoring an event, or simply looking at something occurring in real time.
to look or wait attentively and expectantly (usually fol. by for): to watch for a signal; to watch for an opportunity. to be careful or cautious: Watch when you cross the street. remain vigilant, as for protection or safekeeping: to watch with a sick person. to keep vigil, as for devotional purposes.
