His family was always on the watch for early signs of the disease.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
(be) on the watch (for something) — be on the ˈwatch (for sb/sth) idiom to be looking carefully for sb/sth that you expect to see, especially in order to avoid possible danger • Be on the watch for thieves. Main entry: ↑watchidiom … Useful english dictionary
watch for something — ˈwatch for sb/sth derived to look and wait for sb/sth to appear or for sth to happen • The cat was on the wall, watching for birds. Main entry: ↑watchderived … Useful english dictionary
watch for — ˈwatch for ˌwatch ˈout for [transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they watch for he/she/it watches for present participle watching for … Useful english dictionary
(be) on the lookout (for something) — be on the ˈlookout (for sb/sth) | keep a ˈlookout (for sb/sth) idiom (informal) to watch carefully for sb/sth in order to avoid danger, etc. or in order to find sth you want • The public should be on the lookout for symptoms of the disease.… … Useful english dictionary
watch for — phrasal verb watch for or watch out for [transitive] Word forms watch for : present tense I/you/we/they watch for he/she/it watches for present participle watching for past tense watched for past participle watched for watch for something/someone … English dictionary
watch for — or watch out for PHRASAL VERB If you watch for something or watch out for it, you pay attention so that you notice it, either because you do not want to miss it or because you want to avoid it. [V P n] We ll be watching for any developments... [V … English dictionary
The Lyin', the Watch and the Wardrobe — Infobox Television episode | Title = The Lyin , the Watch and the Wardrobe Series = Ugly Betty Season = 1 Episode = 5 Guests= Airdate = October 26, 2006 Production = 106 Writer = Donald Todd Director = Rodman Flender Episode list = List of Ugly… … Wikipedia
watch over something — watch over (someone/something) to protect and feel responsible for the care of someone or something. She had to watch over her four young children. He watched over his vegetable garden, trying to think up ways to keep the deer away from it … New idioms dictionary
keep a lookout (for something) — be on the ˈlookout (for sb/sth) | keep a ˈlookout (for sb/sth) idiom (informal) to watch carefully for sb/sth in order to avoid danger, etc. or in order to find sth you want • The public should be on the lookout for symptoms of the disease.… … Useful english dictionary
watch — watch1 [ watʃ ] verb *** 1. ) intransitive or transitive to look at someone or something for a period of time: Have you been watching the presidential campaign? Tourists watched quietly as the villagers performed a traditional dance. watch… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
