supervise

Universal Words verb to be in charge of sb/sth and make sure that everything is done correctly, safely, etc: [VN] to supervise building work * [VN-ing] She supervised the children playing near the pool. [also V] supervision noun [U,C]: Very young children should not be left to play without supervision. * The drug should only be used under medical supervision. * I have weekly supervisions (= meetings with a TUTOR or supervisor).