1. The act of observing; taking a patient look
   "Bird watching is a popular hobby";
   - observation

1. Look attentively
   "watch a basketball game"
    
2. See and monitor someone or something
   "The world is watching Sarajevo";
   - observe, follow, watch over, keep an eye on
    
3. Look at and follow all (or part of) something being shown or performed
   "watch a show on television";
   - view, see, catch, take in
    
4. Observe without intervening
   "They watched as the murderer was executed";
   - look on
    
5. Be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful
   "Watch out for pickpockets!";
   - look out, watch out
    
6. Observe or determine by looking
   "Watch how the dog chases the cats away"
    
7. Find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
   "Watch and see what happens with the experiment";
   - determine, check, find out, see, ascertain, learn

Derived forms: watchings

See also: look

Type of: act, butcher's [Brit, slang], check, check into, check out, check over, check up on, gander [informal], go over, look, look into, looking, looking at, mention, move, note, observe, remark, sus [Brit, informal], suss [Brit, informal], suss out [Brit, informal]

Encyclopedia: Watching, Waiting