B2verbworkeducation
US/ˈsuː.pər.vaɪz/
UK/ˈsuː.pə.vaɪz/
to watch and direct people or an activity to make sure it is done correctly and safely
In context
A teacher must supervise the children while they swim in the pool.
She supervises a team of twelve nurses on the night shift.
Dr. Lee will supervise my research project this year.
Words that go with supervise
verb + noun
- supervise a teamHe supervises a team of engineers.
- supervise studentsProfessors supervise students during their final projects.
- supervise the workAn architect will supervise the work on site.
adverb + verb
- closely superviseNew staff are closely supervised for the first month.
- directly superviseManagers directly supervise the staff in their department.