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oversees

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈoʊvɝˌsiz// UK //ˌəʊvəsˈiːz// over·sees

v. to watch over a project or a group of people to make sure everything is done correctly. You use this when someone is in charge of a task or a department.

v. to supervise or manage a person, project, or department to ensure work is performed correctly. Transitive; requires a direct object representing the entity being managed.


SIMPLE

The manager oversees the daily operations of the store.

CONTEXTUAL

As the lead architect, she oversees every stage of the construction process to ensure the building meets safety standards.

COMPLEX

The committee oversees the distribution of research grants, ensuring that each proposal undergoes a rigorous peer-review process before any funding is officially allocated to the university departments.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.

Pitfall

He oversees about the projectHe oversees the projectOversees is a transitive verb and does not require a preposition like 'about' or 'on' before the object.

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