"on the watch" meaning in All languages combined

See on the watch on Wiktionary

Prepositional phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase|head=}} on the watch, {{en-PP}} on the watch
  1. Alternative form of on watch. Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: on watch Synonyms: on watch
    Sense id: en-on_the_watch-en-prep_phrase-wMSTaRJf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "2007, \"WEATHER UPDATE,\" WBBM780.com (Illinois), 2 Dec.",
          "text": "The department also notified its Bureau of Forestry and Electricity to be on the watch for ice on trees and power lines."
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