overwatch

American  

[oh-ver-woch] / ˌoʊ vərˈwɒtʃ /

verb (used with object)

1. to watch over.

2. Archaic. to weary by keeping awake.

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overwatch British  

/ ˌəʊvəˈwɒtʃ /

verb

1. to watch over

2. archaic to fatigue with long watching or lack of sleep

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Other Word Forms

• overwatcher noun

Etymology

Origin of overwatch

First recorded in 1555–65; over- + watch

Example Sentences

“We are really good at finding small boats,” said Greg Davis, chief executive of Overwatch Imaging, which makes airborne camera systems with superhuman vision that are bolted onto drones that are stationed on ships in the Navy’s Fourth Fleet in the Caribbean, and drones launching from California to patrol the eastern Pacific.

From The Wall Street Journal

Off-court, he’s reserved, almost shy, a chess player and Overwatch videogame fanatic whose favorite Friend is Joey and whose preferred movies are family fare like Mamma Mia and High School Musical.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s known for successful titles such as “Call of Duty,” “Warcraft,” “Overwatch,” “Hearthstone” and “Candy Crush.”

From Los Angeles Times

Before, during and after the mission, US Space Force Guardians of Delta 7 were providing overwatch.

From BBC

In its latest finance report Microsoft said its gaming revenues had increased, mostly due to its ownership of Activision-Blizzard, which also produces World of Warcraft, Diablo and Overwatch.

From BBC