C1nounformalworkhistory
US/ˈoʊ.vər.siːr/
UK/ˈəʊ.və.sɪə/
a person whose job is to watch work and make sure it is done properly
In context
The overseer checked that every worker finished the task on time.
On the old plantation, the overseer controlled the daily life of the workers.
She was appointed overseer of the museum restoration project.
Words that go with overseer
noun + preposition
- overseer ofHe acted as overseer of the building works.
verb + noun
- appoint an overseerThe council appointed an overseer for the project.
- act as overseerHer father acted as overseer on the farm.
adjective + noun
- chief overseerThe chief overseer reported directly to the owner.
- strict overseerThe strict overseer allowed no breaks.
noun + noun
- plantation overseerThe plantation overseer carried a whip.