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Meaning of keep a close watch | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

to pay careful attention to a situation or a thing, so that you can deal with any changes or problems.

idiomatic

Examples

“The prime minister asked the home secretary to keep a close watch on the flooding situation.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

keep a cool head keep a dog and bark oneself keep a lid on keep a lookout keep a low profile keep a tight rein on

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