stand watch meaning

Definition of stand watch

1. watch over so as to protect
   • We must stand sentinel to protect ourselves
   • The jewels over which they kept guard were stolen

   Synonyms: stand guard, keep guard, stand sentinel

   Type of: guard

stand watch in a sentence

• We have to stand watch for three hours.
• Somebody will have to stand watch.

How to pronounce stand watch

stand watch is pronounced /stænd wɒtʃ/ in British English and /stænd wɑtʃ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.