overwatch

[oh-ver-woch]

verb (used with object)

1. to watch over.

2. Archaic.,  to weary by keeping awake.

overwatch

/ ˌəʊvəˈwɒtʃ /

verb

1. to watch over

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

Other Word Forms

• overwatcher noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of overwatch¹

First recorded in 1555–65; over- + watch

Example Sentences

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

The highest number of players in 24 hours was a mere 132, a far cry from popular shooter games such as “Overwatch” and “Counter Strike 2,” whose 24-hour peaks exceeded 50,000 and 1.3 million, respectively.

From Los Angeles Times

Concord is a so-called hero shooter with similarities to popular titles such as Overwatch and Valorant.

From BBC