observing

B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal

v. obeying a law, rule, or custom.

v. complying with or adhering to a law, regulation, or established social custom.

“Observing the speed limit is essential for keeping the roads safe.”

“The company was strictly observing the new environmental regulations to avoid heavy fines from the government.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Religion Formal

v. celebrating a religious holiday or a special tradition.

v. performing the rituals or ceremonies associated with a religious or cultural occasion.

“Many families are observing the holiday by gathering for a traditional meal.”

“The community has a long history of observing the spring festival with music and public dances.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Academic · Formal

n. the act of watching or noticing something.

n. the action or process of closely monitoring something or someone.

“His careful observing of the stars led to a new discovery.”

“The constant observing of the test subjects provided the researchers with enough data to conclude the study early.”

C1 · Advanced Literary

adj. good at noticing things that happen around you.

adj. possessing or showing a keen ability to notice details; observant.

“She has an observing eye and never misses a small detail.”

“An observing traveler will notice that the local architecture changes significantly as one moves further north into the mountains.”