"on watch" meaning in All languages combined

See on watch on Wiktionary

Prepositional phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase|head=}} on watch, {{en-PP}} on watch
  1. On duty as a guard or lookout Synonyms: on the watch
    Sense id: en-on_watch-en-prep_phrase-qnIQgLWj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 88 12
  2. Vigilant; alert.
    Sense id: en-on_watch-en-prep_phrase-Lzb216DT

Alternative forms

Download JSON data for on watch meaning in All languages combined (0.8kB)

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