Shak.
Couldest thou not watch one hour ?
Mark xiv. 37.
2. To be attentive or vigilant; to give heed; to be on the lookout; to
keep guard; to act as sentinel.
Take ye heed, watch and pray.
Mark xiii. 33.
The Son gave signal high To the bright minister that watched.
Milton.
3. To be expectant; to look with expectation; to wait; to seek
opportunity.
My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning.
Ps. cxxx. 6.
4. To remain awake with any one as nurse or attendant; to attend on the
sick during the night; as, to watch with a man in a fever.
5. (Naut.) To serve the purpose of a watchman by floating properly in
its place; — said of a buoy.
To watch over, to be cautiously observant of; to inspect, superintend,
and guard.