monitor
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/ˈmɑːnɪtər/
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/ˈmɒnɪtə(r)/
noun
B2
A screen that shows information from a computer or other device.
You can see the text clearly on the computer monitor.
R
A device that checks or records something.
The heart monitor shows your heartbeat.
R
A person who watches to make sure things are fair and honest.
The monitor watched to ensure the election was fair.
R
A student who helps the teacher with special duties.
As class monitor, she helps the teacher.
R
A large tropical lizard.
We saw a monitor lizard in the zoo.
verb
B2
To watch and check something over time to see how it changes.
Doctors monitor the patient's health.
R
To use technology to watch someone or something for safety.
Cameras monitor the building for security.
R
To listen to radio or phone calls to get information.
They monitor radio signals for news.
translation
A screen that shows information from a computer or other device.; A device that checks or records something.; A person who watches to make sure things are fair and honest.; A student who helps the teacher with special duties.; A large tropical lizard.
To watch and check something over time to see how it changes.; To use technology to watch someone or something for safety.; To listen to radio or phone calls to get information.
Word Forms
3rd Present
monitors
Past
monitored
Perfect
monitored
Progressive
monitoring
Plural
monitors