verb
supervise
SOO-per-vyze/ˈsuːpərvaɪz/
To oversee people or work to ensure things are done properly.
The carpenter supervises apprentices assembling the workbench.
Etymology
“See over” gives the image of looking over or inspecting an activity. That watchful role expanded into having charge of other people’s work, joining observation with responsibility and direction.
In context
I would then closely monitor them and supervise them and provide the right level of support
More examples
- She supervised the repairs.
- They are supervising the crew.
- He supervises the morning shift.
Forms
supervise · supervises · supervised · supervising
supervisor noun — a person who oversees work