overwatch

[oh-ver-woch]

verb (used with object)

to watch over.
Archaic. to weary by keeping awake.

Origin of overwatch

First recorded in 1555–65; over- + watch

Related formso·ver·watch·er, noun

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Historical Examples of overwatch

Like legendary sentinels of a vanished past, they seem to overwatch the valley.
Mexico
Charles Reginald Enock

British Dictionary definitions for overwatch

overwatch

verb (tr)

to watch over
archaic to fatigue with long watching or lack of sleep

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