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How to pronounce supervises

verbB2
SOOpervaizihz

/ˈsu.pɚˌvaɪ.zɪz/

4 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Related entry: supervise

To be responsible for watching and guiding people as they work or do an activity, and to make sure the work is done correctly or safely.

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Meanings & examples

verb

To be responsible for watching and guiding people as they work or do an activity, and to make sure the work is done correctly or safely.

Maria supervises a team of six nurses.

An engineer supervised the workers building the bridge.

Common phrases & grammar

supervise staff · supervise a team · supervise a project · closely supervise someone

supervise + a person or group

supervise + someone + doing something

Useful expressions

under the supervision of

being watched and guided by a responsible person

The trainees worked under the supervision of a senior engineer.

Related words & forms

Before -ing, drop the final e: supervising, not superviseing.