supervising

/ˈsuː.pə.vaɪz/ (bre, ipa) · [sˈupɚvˌaɪzɪŋ] /ˈsuː.pɚ.vaɪz/ (ame, ipa) · [sˈupɚvˌaɪzɪŋ] /ˈsü-pər-ˌvīz How to pronounce supervise (audio)/ (ame, mw)

supervising — verb

  • supervisingpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • supervisings3rd person singular
  • supervisinging-ing form
  • supervisingedpast simple

1. being responsible for workers or a task that is already under way, and checking

1.動詞及物B1
釋義

being responsible for workers or a task that is already under way, and checking that it is done in the proper and safe way.

例句

Amira is supervising the lunch line while two teachers attend a meeting.

be supervising + ongoing school activity

Romi spent the morning supervising repairs in the library after the storm.

spent + time + supervising + repairs

同義詞
  • overseeing

    broader and less hands-on, often about the whole project rather than the people doing each task

  • monitoring

    focuses more on watching for changes or problems, sometimes with less authority over people

  • managing

    wider because it also includes planning, scheduling, and other bigger decisions

反義詞
  • neglecting

    failing to give needed attention to the people or work under your care

文法句型

be supervising + person or activity

supervising + noun phrase as the subject of a sentence

用法筆記

Usually used when the oversight is happening at that moment or when the activity itself is being named. Common with staff, repairs, exams, lessons, and other tasks that need someone in charge.

常見錯誤

❌I supervising the trainees today.
✅I am supervising the trainees today.
💡When 'supervising' is the main verb, it needs a form of 'be' before it.
❌Sofie is supervising over the kitchen staff.
✅Sofie is supervising the kitchen staff.
💡'Supervise' takes a direct object, so do not add 'over'.
❌The children are supervising by Paul.
✅The children are being supervised by Paul.
💡Use 'being supervised' for the passive, not the active form 'supervising'.