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monitor

[ˈmɑːnɪtə(r)]

monitor Definition

  • 1to watch and check something carefully over a period of time
  • 2a device used for observing, checking, or keeping a continuous record of something

Using monitor: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "monitor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The teacher monitors the students' progress closely.

  • Example

    The government is monitoring the situation closely.

  • Example

    I need to monitor my blood pressure regularly.

  • Example

    The security guard monitors the surveillance cameras.

monitor Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for monitor

Idioms Using monitor

  • to monitor or keep track of someone or something

    Example

    I need to keep tabs on my expenses if I want to save money.

  • being monitored or considered as a possibility

    Example

    The company's new product is on the radar of many investors.

  • being monitored by authorities or security personnel

    Example

    The suspect was under surveillance for several weeks before he was arrested.

Phrases with monitor

  • a large tropical lizard with a long neck, narrow head, and long tail

    Example

    The monitor lizard is a common sight in this part of the jungle.

  • a device that measures a person's heart rate

    Example

    I use a heart rate monitor when I exercise to make sure I'm not overdoing it.

  • a device that displays information from a computer

    Example

    I need to buy a new computer monitor because my old one is too small.

Origins of monitor

from Latin 'monere', meaning 'to warn'

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Summary: monitor in Brief

The verb 'monitor' [ˈmɑːnɪtə(r)] means to watch and check something carefully over a period of time. It can refer to observing students, tracking health, or overseeing security. The noun 'monitor' refers to a device used for observing, checking, or keeping a continuous record of something, such as a computer monitor or heart rate monitor. Idioms like 'keep tabs on' and 'under surveillance' also relate to monitoring.

How do native speakers use this expression?

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