Watch for
verb
To keep looking or checking for something to happen or appear.
You should watch for any warning signs that your car might be having problems.
Often appears as...
- watch for signs
- watch for changes
verb
To be cautious and alert for something.
Watch for pickpockets in this crowded area.
Often appears as...
- watch for danger
- watch for threats
verb
To wait and observe for someone or something to do something.
I'll watch for your signal, then I will start the dance.
Often appears as...
- watch for movement
- watch for reaction
verb
To keep looking or checking for something to happen or appear.
You should watch for any warning signs that your car might be having problems.
Often appears as...
- watch for signs
- watch for changes
verb
To be cautious and alert for something.
Watch for pickpockets in this crowded area.
Often appears as...
- watch for danger
- watch for threats
verb
To wait and observe for someone or something to do something.
I'll watch for your signal, then I will start the dance.
Often appears as...
- watch for movement
- watch for reaction
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Anticipate Events
Use 'watch for' when you expect something to happen and are actively looking for it.
As the storm approached, we had to watch for any signs of flooding.
Pro Tip 2/3Continuous Action
'Watch for' implies a continuous action, not just a single glance.
The lifeguard must watch for swimmers in distress.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Context
The phrase is neutral and can be used in both positive and negative situations.
Watch for the mailman; your package should arrive today.
Pro Tip 1/3Anticipate Events
Use 'watch for' when you expect something to happen and are actively looking for it.
As the storm approached, we had to watch for any signs of flooding.
Pro Tip 2/3Continuous Action
'Watch for' implies a continuous action, not just a single glance.
The lifeguard must watch for swimmers in distress.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Context
The phrase is neutral and can be used in both positive and negative situations.
Watch for the mailman; your package should arrive today.
Pro Tip 1/3Anticipate Events
Use 'watch for' when you expect something to happen and are actively looking for it.
As the storm approached, we had to watch for any signs of flooding.
Pro Tip 2/3Continuous Action
'Watch for' implies a continuous action, not just a single glance.
The lifeguard must watch for swimmers in distress.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Context
The phrase is neutral and can be used in both positive and negative situations.
Watch for the mailman; your package should arrive today.
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